Zabib Musa Loro

Zabib Musa Loro Bakhit is a South Sudanese women's rights and gender equality activist, recognised for her extensive work in fragile, post-conflict settings. In 2025 she was awarded the International Women of Courage Award by the U.S. Department of State for her leadership, resilience, and commitment to advancing human rights, particularly for women, and her advocacy in policy, community programs, and gender-based initiatives.

Early life and career Bakhit has more than ten years of experience working in settings affected by conflict, fragility, and resource constraints.

She has held multiple leadership and representative roles at both national and regional levels. She has served as Chairperson of the Network of Aids Service Organizations in South Sudan (NASOSS), and as Chairperson of the East African National Network of Health Service Organizations (EANNASO).

She has also been a Regional Board Member for the Strategic Initiative in the Horn of Africa Network, a member of the Steering Committee of the NGO Forum, and convenor of the Women Human Rights Defenders Network.