Some conflicts make it into the news regularly or over longer periods of time. Meanwhile, many other crises take place outside the immediate attention of the global public or only make the news again once they have reached a new level of escalation. Coverage of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, for instance, dominated the headlines for months, as its effects were felt beyond Ukraine's borders and the attack on a European neighbor caused fear among many people. Since October 2023, the Middle East conflict has once more been thrust into the spotlight following Hamas' unprecedented terrorist attack on Israel. At the same time, violent conflicts and their intensity are steadily increasing worldwide: these crises and wars should not be overlooked in in the shadow of other conflicts. It is therefore all the more important to provide information about them, raise awareness and also bring them into focus.

School classes and students from grades 9 to 13 at Hessian schools are invited to apply with creative and innovative works and projects for the #PRIF@School_Award 2024 | Forgotten (?) Conflicts Worldwide! The call for proposals will start at the beginning of the school year 2023/24. The deadline for submitting competition entries has been extended to March 1, 2024.

The #PRIF@School_Award aims to award innovative and creative work and projects every two years on changing thematic focuses that deal with topics of peace and conflict research in local, national and international contexts. With this competition, PRIF aims to strengthen civic education on peace and conflict research topics in Hessian schools.

The award winners are selected by a jury of representatives from academia, schools, international cooperation, the arts, politics, the non-profit sector and the media.

More information about the competition and how to participate can be found in our Webflyer and our General Information in the right column. There you can also find all documents for the submissions including a checklist (Submission and Consent Forms).