Women-led.
Justice-driven.
Community-rooted.

Sisters for Justice (S4J) is a women-led human rights organization based in Mombasa, Kenya. We advocate for women's rights and the rights of their children, and work every day to cultivate a culture that respects the contributions women make to society.

In 2017, Naila founded Sisters for Justice to amplify the voices of youth and Muslim women from the Coast. The organization quickly gained recognition and was launched by senior state, non-state, and international partners, including the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Supreme Court Judge Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u, and the British High Commissioner. Under her leadership, S4J has become a leading human rights organization in the region, collaborating with esteemed partners like HAKI Africa, the Social Justice Working Group, and International Justice Mission (IJM). Naila has represented S4J in international forums, giving speeches and facilitating discussions, including at the East Africa Women Human Rights Defenders Zoom Conference on UNSCR-1325.

Our Founder

Naila's broader work also includes empowering young Muslim women to stand up for their rights, particularly in cases involving gender-based violence, extrajudicial killings, violent extremism, and forced disappearances. Despite facing threats and intimidation from both state and non-state actors, she remains unwavering in her mission. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she volunteered with the Kenya Red Cross, distributing food to those in need.

In collaboration with UNDP Kenya, Naila has worked on raising awareness about the small claims court. She has also implemented a peace initiative in Kisauni through the Resilient Projects and participated as an election observer during the 2022 elections. Her outstanding contributions to human rights were recognized in 2020 when she received the Upcoming Human Rights Defender award from the Defenders Coalition, further fueling her commitment to justice.