We are pleased to inform you of the launch of the Award for Gender and Intersectional Justice, in honor of Lina ben Mhenni, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. The award is now in its third edition and is being organized by the partners of the AREACORE network. The award is aimed at recognizing graduation projects that are focused on themes related to the work of Lina ben Mhenni, including human rights and freedom of the press, media and democratization, gender and intersectional justice, journalism and peace studies, and social mobilizations.

We encourage all interested individuals to apply, and we particularly welcome submissions from underrepresented groups. The deadline for submitting applications is September 1st, 2023. The awardees will be notified by November 1st, 2023, and they will be invited to present their work in a virtual ceremony in December 2023. For more information about the award and how to apply, please visit our website.

We have also provided translations of the call in French and Arabic. We look forward to receiving your applications.