The media plays a vital role in protecting human rights. Good journalism exposes atrocities and injustice – without it Amnesty couldn’t do its job.
But reporting from conflict zones and repressive countries is difficult, dangerous and expensive.
Our Media Awards recognise and reward the year’s best human rights reporting, encouraging journalists and their editors to keep exposing abuses and holding governments to account.
From photojournalism to broadcast, print journalism to new media, the ten categories celebrate the breadth of reporting and acknowledge the risks journalists face in throwing a spotlight upon injustice around the world.
“There are so many journalists who go unnoticed by the outside world as they endure extraordinary pressures. Among them are some of the best and bravest in our profession, and we need to be more aware of their work.” – Alan Johnston
Check out some of this year’s nominees on ProtectTheHuman.com now or discover the full shortlist at amnesty.org.uk/awards.l
The winners will be announced on Tuesday 2 June, so watch this space!
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Available on ProtectTheHuman.com:
Photojournalism
Photojournalists put themselves right in the firing line to capture the right image. But an iconic picture can totally transform a story. See breathtaking photos by Lefteris Pitarakis, Eugene Richards and Jim Gold
National Newspapers
The best newspaper journalism can take a human rights story and stay with it over days, weeks or months. They probe deeper into existing issues or expose untold stories. Read this year’s nominated stories
New Media
In only its second year, the New Media Award recognises stories that have harnessed the web’s power to reach new audiences and allow readers to interact and engage with human rights issues. Discover this year’s shortlist
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