Hessel von Piekartz

Hessel von Piekartz was selected for the 2024 Shortlist with We Still Live: What is Life Like in Russian-Occupied Mariupol?

Hessel von Piekartz (1996) is a political journalist working for Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant. He is specialised in health care and social security issues. Previously he worked at the investigative, science and news desks of de Volkskrant where he reported amongst other things about the covid crisis and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Catherine Joie

Catherine Joie was selected for the 2023 Shortlist with Ailing Brussels.

Catherine Joie is a freelance investigative journalist based in Belgium. She is a regular contributor for Médor Magazine and many other media outlets such as RTBF, axelle, Le Soir.