Director, Isibani Law & Therapy Centre

Neliswa Nota is a human rights advocate and legal expert dedicated to justice and healing for survivors of gender-based violence. As Director of Isibani Law & Therapy Centre, she works to ensure State accountability and dismantle systemic barriers within the criminal justice system. Her mission is to empower communities with legal literacy and promote a culture of peace, dignity, and respect. Neliswa holds an LLB, is an admitted advocate of the High Court of South Africa, and is currently pursuing her LLM in International Criminal Law.

Rise Up Cohort: South Africa, 2025