Concerned with the handling of rape cases in Mandera County, Habiba started her human rights work as volunteer Human rights Activist 18 years ago advocating for women’s rights. She started her organization, Habiba International, in 2005 which advocates for Women Rights, Girl Child education, improved livelihoods specically access to water, Youth Aairs covering Wajir, Mandera and Garissa Counties.

Habiba managed to complete her studies despite being forced to drop out of school to be married o at a young age. From her experience, she has worked tirelessly and ensured justice for victims of Sexual and gender based violence. She has been faced with challenges particularly the hostile environment due to the culture and religion. She has thus developed a module of working with the community which places her in a safe place as she carries out her human rights work.