Josina Z. Machel

Josina Ziyaya Machel (April 1976) is a human rights activist from Mozambique, who was listed on the BBC's 100 Women list for 2020. Her parents were Samora Machel, the first independent president of Mozambique, and humanitarian and politician Graça Machel (née Simbine); her step-father was Nelson Mandela. Machel founded the Kuhluka Movement which aims to end the stigma of domestic violence and support its survivors.

This article is about the daughter of Samora Machel. For Samora's first wife, see Josina Machel.
Josina Z. Machel
Born
Josina Ziyaya Machel

April 1976 (age 47–48)
CitizenshipMozambique
EducationUniversity of Cape Town
Alma materLondon School of Economics
OccupationActivist
OrganizationKuhluka Movement
Parents
RelativesNelson Mandela (step-father)
Websitejosinazmachel.com
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