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DAAD Prize for Majlinda Behrami

The DAAD Prize for outstanding international students will be awarded to Majlinda Behrami this year. The prize is awarded annually by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and enablesmember universities to honour international students for special commitment.

Professor Beate Hampe, Vice President for International Affairs, presented the DAAD Prize to Majlinda Behrami.

Majlinda Behrami comes from Kosovo and is studying for a Master of Public Policy at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt. She was nominated by Dr Alejandra Ortiz-Ayala and convinced the jury not only because of her academic achievements in her studies, but also with her social commitment. In the justification, it says: "In addition to her excellent academic level, Majlinda is characterised by a sharp eye when it comes to contributing to the resolution of conflicts. She participates in social activities and always tries to be inclusive. Majlinda also advocates for women's rights and advancement with determination and compassion, and does not shy away from difficult realities in the ever-changing world," including co-authoring the second edition of the Kosovo Women's Network book "1325 Facts & Fables", a collection of stories about the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security in Kosovo. The book reflects on the implementation of the UN resolution from 2000 to 2020. "Majlinda has the moral imagination and hope needed to rise above and find ways to overcome obstacles," the jury concluded.

A total of four students were nominated for the DAAD Prize 2023, which is endowed with 1000 euros. The award ceremony took place on 11 October 2023 as part of the "Welcome Lecture" at the Brandt School.

Background DAAD Prize

The DAAD Prize, which has been awarded for more than ten years, is intended to help put a face to the many international students at German universities and to link this with stories. This makes it clear that every single international student takes a piece of Germany back home with them and leaves something of themselves in Germany – an enrichment for both sides.

The students who have received such an award through their respective host university stand for their fellow students from all over the world. They are future partners for Germany in business, politics and science.

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