Homo Homini human rights award to go to Egyptian lawyer Mahienour El-Massry

The Homo Homini prize for human rights advocacy, which is presented by the NGO People in Need during the One World documentary film festival, will go to Egyptian human rights lawyer Mahienour El-Massry, known  for her activism and work to promote judicial independence and prisoners' rights.

She is set to receive the award in person at the start of this year’s 24th edition of One World, which will take place in 25 cities across the Czech Republic from March 21 to April 3.