Shenilla Mohamed
Shenilla Mohamed is a South African human rights lawyer and activist who serves as executive director of Amnesty International South Africa. She is a prominent voice on issues of social justice, gender-based violence, climate justice and human rights in South Africa and internationally. Mohamed has been particularly vocal in advocating for the rights of women and marginalised communities, including those living in informal settlements. Her work encompasses campaigns against femicide and gender-based violence, which have reached epidemic levels in South Africa. She has also been active in climate justice advocacy, highlighting the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations. Mohamed frequently engages with government and international bodies, including addressing issues at forums such as the G20. Her leadership at Amnesty International South Africa has positioned the organisation as a key player in holding government and other actors accountable for human rights violations. She has also been outspoken on international human rights issues, including conflicts in regions such as Gaza. Mohamed's advocacy work often involves mobilising civil society organisations and grassroots movements to drive systemic change. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing human rights, equality and social justice in South Africa and beyond.
Shenilla Mohamed Updates
South Africa: Immediate measures on GBVF come seven years too late
30th September 2026 In response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on the national response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), Amnesty International... →
Parties criticise Ramaphosa’s ‘delayed response’ to Ekurhuleni femicide crisis 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 30th September 2026 Opposition parties and civil rights organisations have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent national address on gender-based violence and... →
Amnesty International demands SA criminalise femicide to expose ‘hidden’ crisis
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th September 2026 Amnesty International South Africa is urgently calling on the State to recognise femicide as a distinct crime, warning that failure to do so leaves... →
South Africa: The failure to protect women cannot continue
15th September 2026 In response to the killing of at least six women killed in the last two months in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, Amnesty International South... →
Nov polls 'critical turning point' to end corruption, service failures – Amnesty International
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd September 2026 Ahead of the upcoming local government elections scheduled for November 4, Amnesty International South Africa is calling on voters to cast their... →
Cachalia says decline in serious contact crimes, but GBV a challenge
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th August 2026 Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, on Friday, announced a downward trend in several of the country’s most severe contact crimes during the... →
Daily Podcast – August 04, 2026
By: Halima Frost 4th August 2026 Making headlines: Amnesty International demands govt action on rising anti-migrant vigilantism; Politicians laud voter registration drive with... →
South Africa: Authorities must end vigilante intimidation and investigate police complicity
4th August 2026 The state must stop vigilante groups that are unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities, Amnesty International South Africa... →
Amnesty International demands govt action on rising anti-migrant vigilantism
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th August 2026 Amnesty International South Africa has urged government to immediately stop vigilante groups from targeting migrants and businesses, citing a rise... →
Broken system inflaming xenophobic tensions – Amnesty International
By: Sashnee Moodley 29th June 2026 Ahead of the planned nationwide June 30 protests against illegal immigration, Amnesty International South Africa has accused government of... →
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