- Opportunity type: International journalism competition.
- Organizer: Union for the Mediterranean (UfM).
- Target group: Professional women journalists.
- Submitted work must have been published within the eligibility period specified by the organizers.
- Eligible formats include:
- News articles.
- Investigative reports.
- Features.
- Multimedia journalism.
- Applications must be submitted through the online application form.
- One submission per applicant.
- Entries must be written in or translated into English, French, Arabic, or Spanish.
Publish Date
7/15/2026
Application Deadline
9/17/2026
Opportunity Type
Competitions
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania
Description
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) has launched the Euro-Mediterranean Women in Journalism Award 2026 to recognize outstanding women journalists whose work highlights women's rights, gender equality, human rights, social inclusion, and sustainable development across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
The award promotes high-quality journalism that strengthens dialogue and mutual understanding across the Mediterranean while providing international recognition for outstanding journalistic work.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be professional women journalists.
- Must be nationals of or professionally active in a UfM Member State.
- The submitted work must have a single author.
- The work must be original and published within the required period.
- The work should address women's rights, gender equality, human rights, social inclusion, or sustainable development.
- Applicants must complete the official application form and meet all competition requirements.
Opportunity Benefits
- International recognition from the Union for the Mediterranean.
- Recognition of outstanding journalistic work.
- Increased professional visibility at regional and international levels.
- Networking opportunities with journalists and media professionals from the Euro-Mediterranean region.
- Invitation to the award ceremony, subject to the organizers' arrangements.