Emna Mizouni

Emna Mizouni is a prominent Tunisian online and human rights activist, freelance journalist, communications expert, and business executive. In July 2019, following her instrumental role in preparing RightsCon Tunis, she was appointed to the global board of directors of Access Now, an international human rights organization advocating for an open Internet. Mizouni founded Carthagina in March 2013 to promote Tunisia's cultural heritage both domestically and internationally. Her leadership in Arab and African communities earned her the Wikimedian of the Year 2019 award at the Wikimedia Conference in Stockholm. Raised in Tunis, Mizouni graduated from the Lycée Khaznadar and later from the École supérieure de commerce (ESCT) in Tunis, with degrees in management and marketing. She has worked in various roles, including as a marketing and communications officer for the British Council. Her initiatives with Wikimedia, such as photo contests and the MedinaPedia project, have significantly enhanced the visibility of Tunisian heritage. Additionally, Mizouni is active in women's rights, digital literacy for marginalized groups, and social business through her involvement with the Karama network, Digital Citizenship, and Global Shapers, Tunis. Katherine Maher of the Wikimedia Foundation praised Mizouni for her dedication to preserving and promoting Tunisia's cultural heritage globally.