Felista Mauya

Chief Executive Officer - Zanzibar Legal Services Centre (ZLSC).

Formerly: @humanrightstz

[Felista Mauya @FelistaMauya]

Sasa ni Rasmi kwa kushirikiana na familia,ndugu jamaa na mafariki tumezindua,
Wimbo wa kuhimiza Amani kuelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Rais, Wabunge na Madiwani by Joel & Joan Mwimali~ NCHI YA AMANI https://t.co/4uNCkMB7WF via
@ummymwalimu @TumeYaUchaguzi @SuluhuSamia

[Felista Mauya @FelistaMauya]

On Sept 15 and 16th, 2025, ZLSC, with support from @unwomentanzania, conducted a legal aid outreach at Kikungwi, Unguja.
📚 Empowering rural communities with legal knowledge
⚖️ Promoting access to justice for all
#LegalAid #Zanzibar #AccessToJustice #UNDP #ZLSC

[Zanzibar Legal Services Centre @zlsczanzibar1]

On Sept 15 and 16th, 2025, ZLSC, with support from @unwomenafrica, conducted a legal aid outreach at Kikungwi, Unguja.
📚 Empowering rural communities with legal knowledge
⚖️ Promoting access to justice for all
#LegalAid #Zanzibar #AccessToJustice #UNDP #ZLSC

[Zanzibar Legal Services Centre @zlsczanzibar1]

On August 7, 2025, ZLSC CEO Felista Mauya officially handed over the Zanzibar Yearbook of Law to the Chief Justice Khamis Ramadhan Abdallah during a courtesy visit to the High Court in Tunguu, highlighting the growing partnership between CSOs and the judiciary in Zanzibar.

[UN Women Tanzania @unwomentanzania]

UN Women extends its deepest sympathies to the Government, family, and to the people of Tanzania on the passing of Hon. Job Yustino Ndugai, former Speaker of the National Assembly.

[Felista Mauya @FelistaMauya]

On Aug 7, 2025, @zlsczanzibar1 CEO Ms. Felista Mauya presented the Zanzibar Yearbook of Law to the Chief Justice Hon. Khamis Ramadhan Abdallah during a courtesy visit to the High Court in Tunguu. A key step in strengthening ties between civil society & the judiciary. #RuleOfLaw

[UN Women Tanzania @unwomentanzania]

🔹 Women build peace ➡️ let’s bring them to the table.
🔹 Women power economies ➡️ let’s close the pay gap.
🔹 Women drive change ➡️ let’s amplify their voices.

#GenderEquality is Possible. Let’s build a world that works #ForAllWomenAndGirls.

[Zanzibar Legal Services Centre @zlsczanzibar1]

Call for Volunteer.

Application Deadline: 20th June 2025.

https://t.co/xT8KACy03p

[Zanzibar Legal Services Centre @zlsczanzibar1]

Today we honor the voices, rights & dreams of every African child.
This year’s theme: “Planning & Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010” reminds us that investing in children is investing in our future.
#DAC2025 #ChildRights #ZLSC #Zanzibar #Africa

[UN Women Tanzania @unwomentanzania]

Through the EU🇪🇺 funded project on 'Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Zanzibar, UN Women has supported:

✅ Judicial Sentencing Guidelines to ensure fairness & consistency in sentencing decisions
✅ Women’s Rights Forum Guidelines to enhance legal frameworks and advocacy efforts for gender justice
✅ DPP Guidelines for #SGBV to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SGBV prosecutions by standardizing procedures for case handling

UN Women is grateful for the strong partnerships with the Zanzibar Judiciary, President’s Office - Constitution, Legal Affairs, Public Service and Good Governance, and the Directorate of Public Prosecution in advancing women’s rights and access to justice.

[Zanzibar Legal Services Centre @zlsczanzibar1]

ZLSC was honored to host @UN_Women Tanzania and POCLAPSGG during their monitoring visit on legal aid project implementation. We’re grateful for the support and proud to showcase how the project has strengthened our legal aid services. #LegalAid #Zanzibar #WomensRights

[Felista Mauya @FelistaMauya]

Grateful hosting Rachel Boma @BRacheal2 Programme Specialist @UN_WomenTZ and @POCLAPSGG for a monitoring visit on legal aid implementation. and its impact in strengthening access to justice through ZLSC. #LegalAid #Zanzibar #WomensRights

[Felista Mauya @FelistaMauya]

On #WorldDayOfTheBoyChild2025, let’s remind every boy:
Your strength isn’t just in muscles—it's in your mind, heart, and voice.
Believe in who you are. Speak up. Stand proud.
The world needs boys who care, dream, and lead.
#StandUpBeHeard #SelfEsteem #YouMatter

[Felista Mauya @FelistaMauya]

Mobile legal aid is a crucial step toward ensuring everyone can access legal support, no matter where they are. Let’s break down barriers and make justice accessible for all!
#AccessToJustice #MobileLegalAid #JusticeForAll #LegalSupport #ZanzibarLegalServices #Makunduchi

[Zanzibar Legal Services Centre @zlsczanzibar1]

Advocating for Access to Justice in Zanzibar! Let's break barriers and ensure everyone has access to justice! Join us in supporting mobile legal aid by Zanzibar Legal Services at Chakechake, Pemba from 13th - 15th April 2025.
#AccessToJustice #MobileLegalAid

[Duncan Omanga, PhD @dan_omanga]

Always a pleasure to work with you @FelistaMauya, and the wider team (Prof Maina) @zlsczanzibar1

The work you do for Tanzania, and Zanzibar specifically, is invaluable!

@NEDemocracy

[Felista Mauya @FelistaMauya]

Honored to meet with H.E. Andrew Lentz, Charge d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in 🇹🇿, to discuss #WomensHistoryMonth and present the Zanzibar HR Survey Report 2024. Grateful for the insightful conversation on the "Moving Forward Together: Educating & Inspiring Generations in 🇹🇿"

[Zanzibar Legal Services Centre @zlsczanzibar1]

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we are proud of our Chief Executive Director, @FelistaMauya , for representing Zanzibar Legal Services Centre at the U.S. Embassy’s American Center panel, "Moving Forward Together": Educating & Inspiring Generations in Tanzania.

[Ambassador of Sweden to Tanzania @SweAmbTZ]

Help us-Sweden🇸🇪, Denmark 🇩🇰 , Finland 🇫🇮 and Norway 🇳🇴 - with a new logo🙏🏽! DL 24 March @DKAmbTanzania @NorAmbTZ @FinnishEmbTZ

[U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam @usembassytz]

Tunapoadhimisha Mwezi wa Historia ya Wanawake, tunawaenzi wanawake wanaotuhamasisha kama Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kituo cha Huduma za Kisheria Zanzibar, @FelistaMauya, ambaye ni mhitimu wa programu ya Mafunzo kwa Wajasiriamali Wanawake (AWE) 2022. Mpango huu ulimpatia fursa za kipekee kujenga mtandao wa kimataifa, kupata mafunzo ya uongozi, na kushiriki mafunzo ya kutengeneza mkakati wa biashara kwa vitendo.
Kupitia shirika lake, anaongoza jitihada za kutoa msaada wa kisheria bure na huduma za elimu. Uongozi na utetezi wake umeimarisha haki muhimu ya upatikanaji wa haki nchini Tanzania.
Endelea kufuatilia tunapoendelea kuangazia wanawake mahiri wanaoleta mabadiliko!

[Felista Mauya @FelistaMauya]

Grateful for a special moment during Law Week as Hon. Khamis Ramadhan Abdalla, Chief Justice of Zanzibar visited the ZLSC exhibition pavilion at Mapinduzi Square in Zanzibar on 5th Feb, 2025! His presence highlighted the importance of legal aid. #ZLSC #LawWeek #HumanRights