Barbara Matejčić

Barbara Matejčić was selected for the 2021 European Press Prize shortlist with ‘Sisters of Europe.’

Based in Zagreb, Barbara Matejčić is an award-winning freelance journalist, non-fiction writer and researcher focused on social affairs and human rights. She has worked with international organisations and published a non-fiction book titled “Kako ste?” [“How are you?” in English], focussed on the fate of so-called second class citizens in Croatia. Barbara also gives media training and lectures on media ethics, narrative and investigative journalism. She holds a degree in Croatian language and literature, and has been selected for several European fellowships such as the Milena Jesenska Fellowship.