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May 19, 2026 – Palestine –
The Council of Europe has announced the laureates of the 31st North-South Prize, honouring Palestinian journalist Rami Abou Jamous and Icelandic children’s rights expert Bragi Guðbrandsson for their contributions to human rights, international solidarity, and intercultural dialogue.
The North-South Prize, awarded annually since 1995 by the Council of Europe’s North-South Centre, recognises individuals and organisations that have shown exceptional commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and cooperation between regions. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Lisbon at the Portuguese Parliament.
Rami Abou Jamous, a Palestinian journalist and war correspondent from Gaza, was selected for his reporting on daily life under conflict and for highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by journalists working in the territory. The Council of Europe said his independent journalism helped raise international awareness and promoted greater understanding across regions during the ongoing war in Gaza. Reports noted that Abou Jamous continued documenting events despite severe risks to media workers operating in the enclave.
The Palestinian news agency WAFA welcomed the recognition, describing it as an acknowledgment of Palestinian journalism and the efforts of reporters covering the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The agency also said the award reflected growing international appreciation for journalists working under life-threatening conditions while documenting developments on the ground.
The second laureate, Bragi Guðbrandsson of Iceland, was recognised for his long-standing work defending children’s rights. The Council of Europe credited him with pioneering the “Barnahus” or “Children’s House” model, which provides child-friendly and multidisciplinary support for victims of violence and abuse. His work has influenced child protection systems in Europe and internationally through cooperation with both the Council of Europe and the United Nations.
According to the Council of Europe, the prize seeks to strengthen dialogue and solidarity between the Global North and South while recognising people whose work advances shared democratic values. Previous recipients of the award have included former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Queen Rania of Jordan, Mary Robinson, Simone Veil, and several international organisations involved in human rights, climate action, and refugee support initiatives.
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