Shireen Abu Akleh Prize

Nominations for the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize are open to women journalists and media professionals globally regardless of their nationalities, working languages, or media platforms.

Launched in response to the escalating threats and risks faced by women journalists, this new annual prize by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Francophone Press Union (UPF) it is named to commemorate Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed in the Jenin refugee camp while reporting live on 11 May 2022. The inaugural award will be made in December 2024.

Candidates must hold a professional press card or similar recognised professional accreditation. They may be nominated by themselves, their media organisations, or third-party endorsements, accompanied by detailed descriptions of their journalistic contributions. The nature of the courage and commitment honoured will be at the discretion of the judges – but these could be qualities exhibited overcoming workplace challenges, as well as reporting in dangerous environments.

The UPF and IFJ invite nominations starting from 1 July 2024, with a deadline of 15 October 2024. The winner of the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize will receive a cash award. The prize may be equally divided between two recipients.

How to apply

The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.