Eight Syrian women journalists will receive training, editorial mentorship, and production grants to produce in-depth reports examining the realities affecting women during Syria’s transitional period.

Women Who Won the War, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), has launched a new fellowship titled “From Marginalization to Exclusion: Feminist Investigations by Syrian Journalists in Syria’s Transitional Phase.” 

The six-month initiative will support eight Syrian women journalists working inside Syria to produce in-depth reports that examine the challenges and realities facing women during the country’s transitional period through a feminist and rights-based perspective. 

The program is part of Women Who Won the War’s ongoing commitment to strengthening investigative journalism and expanding the production of independent, evidence-based reporting that places women’s experiences at the center of public discourse. Through specialized training, editorial mentoring, and financial support, the program seeks to enable participants to produce rigorous, well-documented reporting that contributes to accountability, informed public debate, and more inclusive media coverage.

“Through this project, we aim to support Syrian women journalists in producing in-depth reporting that sheds light on the issues affecting women’s lives during the transitional period and generates reliable knowledge that contributes to public debate and accountability,” said Mais Katt, investigative journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Women Who Won the War.

Over six months, participants will receive intensive training in feminist and rights-based journalism while working closely with experienced editors and mentors to develop and produce high-quality, in-depth reports.

Each participant will also receive a production grant to support field reporting, research, information gathering, and the completion of their reporting project.

The program includes:
*Specialized training in feminist and rights-based journalism.
*Individual editorial mentoring throughout the reporting process.
*Financial support to produce an in-depth report.
*Publication opportunities through the Women Who Won the War platform and partner media outlets.
*Membership in a regional network of women journalists across the Middle East and North Africa.

The program will conclude with the publication of a digital booklet featuring the completed reports, followed by a public discussion highlighting the key findings, insights, and issues explored through the participants’ work

The program is open to Syrian women journalists currently working inside Syria who have previous journalism experience and can demonstrate published work.

Applicants are required to submit a preliminary reporting proposal addressing an issue affecting women during Syria’s transitional period, commit to participating in all stages of the fellowship, and adhere to professional, ethical, and safety standards.

Applications will be assessed based on the quality, relevance, originality, and feasibility of the proposed reporting idea, while also ensuring geographic and professional diversity among participants.

Application Deadline: 23 August 2026

Interested female journalists can apply through the application form below:
https://forms.gle/wzwuDvgmNLvZHWwJ7