EU Prize for Literature 2024: ‘Jebel El Milh’ by Tunisian author Arbia Braham among nomineesMrs Lordina Mahama pushes for inclusion as she interacts with queen mothers to celebrate Women’s Day

Tunis: The book "Jebel El Milh" by Tunisian author Arbia Braham is one of the 13 nominees for the 2024 European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL). This work in Arabic was published by Editions arabesques in 2023. It is one of thirteen titles nominated for the 2024 EUPL, which includes other authors from twelve countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia and Slovenia. The annual prize is dedicated to contemporary fiction from Europe and beyond. Since 2009, it has rewarded the works of emerging writers from member countries of the European Union's (EU) Creative Europe programme. Since July 2017, Tunisia has been a member of Europe Creative, a European programme aimed at promoting the cultural and media sectors. The EUPL is co-organised by the Federation of European Publishers (FEE) and the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF). The judges for the 2024 edition are Andreï Kourkov, Elena Loewenthal, Kostas Spat harakis, Daniel Medin, Aurélie Bontout Roche, Raluca Selejan and Tauno Vahter. The winner will be announced at the Brussels Book Fair in Belgium on 4 April. Five commendations will also be awarded. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse The President and founder of the Lordina Foundation, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama on Friday hosted an interaction with the National Queen Mothers Platform to commemorate the 2024 International Women's Day. The interaction focused on the theme of 'Inspiring Inclusion'. allowed the queen mothers and the former first lady to discuss how society, especially women, could best help push and uplift women. 'We must inspire inclusion and create a powerful force that has the potential to change our communities and our country,' Mrs Mahama stated. She also highlighted the significant impact of investing in women, both morally and economically. Mrs Mahama pointed out that everyone benefited when women reached their full potential, leading to healthier, more educated, and more prosperous communities. Additionally, Mrs Mahama highlighted the contributions of the Lordina Foundation in supporting women and children in need. She revealed that the foundation had provided support for education, small businesses, and healthc are facilities, particularly focusing on maternal and child health. Mrs Mahama also shared a success story from the Lordina Foundation's involvement in building a new maternity and children's ward for the Bole District Hospital, which led to zero maternal mortality in 2023. Mrs Mahama encouraged women to recommit themselves to empowering women, creating an inclusive society, and investing in every woman's potential and pledged to continue her efforts through the Lordina Foundation to support communities and inspire inclusion for women nationwide. Source: Ghana News Agency