Who is?
Avv. Yahye
Yahye Mohamed Juha is a distinguished legal practitioner, former judge, and human rights advocate with over 20 years of impactful legal service across Somalia and Europe. Known for his commitment to justice, inclusion, and reform, Yahye has worked at the intersection of law, governance, and humanitarian action. His career spans judicial leadership, academic research, legal aid provision, and policy consulting, making him one of Somaliaโs most respected legal professionals.
๐ Legal & Judicial Career
Yahyeโs legal journey began shortly after completing his LLB in Law at Mogadishu University. Over the years, he has held several high-profile legal positions, including:
Deputy Chairman of the Benadir Regional Court, where he led high-stakes criminal and civil proceedings.
Chairman of the Daynile District Court, where he oversaw hundreds of complex legal cases.
Judge at the Benadir Court of Appeal, contributing to legal precedent and institutional training.
He has also served as a legal advisor to Somaliaโs Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, where he helped shape governance and federal law reform.
๐ International Legal Engagement
Beyond Somalia, Yahye has contributed his expertise globally. He worked as a legal consultant for the Danish Refugee Council in Brussels, where he supported displaced populations in Europe. His international collaborations include partnerships with the World Bank, German Development Institute, and IDLO on justice reform and anti-money laundering efforts.
๐ Academic Background & Thought Leadership
Yahye holds a:
PhD in Human Rights Law from the American International Theology University (USA)
LLM in Law from Albutana University (Sudan)
BA in Social Welfare from Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands)
Currently pursuing a Masterโs in Peace, Governance & Development at UPEACE University (UN-affiliated)
He is a published author of three books and a contributor to multiple international research projects. His works focus on womenโs rights, child protection, sovereignty, and transitional justice.
โ๏ธ Core Values & Legal Philosophy
Yahye believes in a justice system that is inclusive, accessible, and accountable. His work is guided by core principles of:
Integrity in legal practice
Empowerment of vulnerable communities
Equality before the law
Reform as a pathway to peace and sustainable development
Whether in court, community, or conference room, Yahyeโs mission is to bridge legal knowledge with real-world impact.
๐ผ Leadership & Legal Entrepreneurship
As the Founder and Director of Juha Lawyer & Legal Service Firm, Yahye leads a dedicated team providing legal aid, representation, and consultancy across Somalia. The firm has served thousands of clientsโparticularly internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, returnees, and host communitiesโensuring their rights are protected through both litigation and awareness.
- Criminal & Civil Law Litigation
- Human Rights Law & Advocacy
- Transitional Justice & Legal Reform
- Gender Equality & Social Inclusion
- Judicial Leadership & Court Administration
- Policy Development & Legislative Review
- Legal Research & Publications
- Legal Advisory for Governments & NGOs
Blog
News From My Blog
Did Somalia gain independence โ or merely inherit its chains under a new name?
As we observe June 26 and July 1 โ days celebrated as national independence from Britishโฆ
The Erosion of Human Dignity: Can We Reclain Human Rights?
I have stood in villages reduced to ashes, spoken with survivors still searching for missing lovedโฆ
Weaponizing Human Rights: The Double Standards of International Accountability in Armed Conflicts
Why are some war crimes met with global justice, while others are quietly ignored? Why doโฆ
The Transformation of Human Rights in the Digital Age
As the world becomes more connected, our rights are increasingly digitized.From censorship and surveillance to blockchainโฆ
๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐: ๐ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
The promise of universal human rights remains far from reality in today’s interconnected world. From Latinโฆ
๐๐น๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น: ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐
Dr. Avv Yahye M. Juha’s LinkedIn post discusses the severe humanitarian crisis and human rights violationsโฆ