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CHILD RIGHTS
MEDIA AWARDS

Celebrating Journalism That Gives Children a Voice

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Honouring Stories
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The Child Rights Media Awards celebrate the courage, creativity and commitment of journalists and media professionals who champion the rights of children worldwide. From groundbreaking investigations to powerful storytelling, these awards recognise work that creates real impact.

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Child Rights

Advancing the fundamental rights and dignity of every child through responsible journalism.

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Journalism

Rigorous, ethical reporting that uncovers truth and drives accountability.

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Storytelling

Narrative craft that brings children's experiences to life with nuance and empathy.

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Child
Protection

Safeguarding children's wellbeing while telling stories that demand change.

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Investigative Reporting

In-depth journalism that exposes violations and holds power to account.

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Digital Media

Innovative use of digital platforms to reach and engage new audiences.

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Advocacy

Media that mobilises communities and inspires action for children's rights.

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Community Impact

Stories that create tangible change in communities and shift public discourse.

Why These Awards Matter

"When journalists tell children's stories responsibly, they don't simply report — they create visibility, accountability and change."

Every year, thousands of children's stories go untold. The Child Rights Media Awards exist to celebrate the journalists who refuse to look away, who give children a platform, and whose work drives real policy change and public awareness. These awards are not just about recognition — they are about building a global community of media professionals committed to the rights and dignity of every child.

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Award Categories

Recognising Excellence
Across Every Medium

From hard-hitting investigations to innovative digital storytelling, our categories celebrate the full spectrum of media work that advances children's rights.

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Best Child Rights Investigative Story

In-depth reporting that uncovers systemic violations of children's rights with rigor and evidence.

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Best Digital Media Story

Outstanding use of digital platforms, interactive content, or multimedia storytelling.

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Best Radio Programme

Compelling radio journalism that gives voice to children and raises awareness of their rights.

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Best Television Story

Exceptional broadcast journalism that illuminates children's rights issues with visual power.

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Best Print Story

Powerful written journalism in newspapers or magazines that drives awareness of child rights.

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Best Photography

A single image or photo essay that captures the essence of children's rights and dignity.

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Best Emerging Journalist

Recognising a rising talent under 30 whose work demonstrates exceptional promise in child rights reporting.

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Best Child-Centred Storytelling

Narrative work that centres children's voices, experiences and perspectives with authenticity.

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Featured Stories

Stories That Changed
the Conversation

From award-winning investigations to intimate profiles, explore the work that has shaped the global conversation on children's rights.

Winner 2025 Children in a classroom

The Silent Classrooms: Investigating Child Labour in Supply Chains

A six-month investigation revealing how children in three countries are denied education and forced into labour. This story led to new corporate accountability laws and international attention.

Investigation Journalist working

Giving Voice to the Voiceless: A Radio Series on Refugee Children

A powerful 12-part series that gave refugee children a platform to share their stories.

Photography Documentary photography

Through Their Eyes: A Photo Essay on Street Children

An intimate photographic journey documenting the daily lives of street-connected children.

The Judging Panel

Distinguished Voices.
Uncompromising Standards.

Our judges are recognised leaders in journalism, human rights and child advocacy, bringing decades of experience and unwavering integrity to the selection process.

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Dr. Amara Okafor

Chair of Judges
Former UN Special Rapporteur

A leading voice in international child rights law with over 25 years of experience advocating for children's protection.

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Sarah Mitchell

Senior Editor
The Guardian

Award-winning editor with deep expertise in investigative journalism and ethical reporting on vulnerable populations.

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Dr. Samuel Njoroge

Media Professor
University of Nairobi

Leading academic on media ethics and child rights reporting, author of three books on journalism and human rights.

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Priya Sharma

Documentary Filmmaker
BBC World Service

Emmy-winning filmmaker whose documentaries on child rights have reached over 100 million viewers worldwide.

Previous Winners

The Stories That
Stood Out

Celebrating the outstanding work that has shaped the conversation on children's rights across the globe.

2025
Best Child Rights Investigative Story
Amara Chen
"The Hidden Cost: Child Labour in Global Supply Chains"
2025
Best Digital Media Story
David Osei
"Interactive Map: Where Are the Missing Children?"
2025
Best Radio Programme
Radio Free Africa
"Voices of the Voiceless: A Radio Series"
2024
Best Television Story
Sarah Mitchell
"Children of the Border: A Documentary"
2024
Best Photography
Hassan Al-Rashid
"Through Their Eyes: A Photo Essay"
2023
Best Print Story
Elena Rodriguez
"The Girl Who Couldn't Go to School"
2023
Best Emerging Journalist
John Mwangi
"Youth Voices: A Series on Child Participation"
2022
Best Digital Media Story
Al Jazeera Digital
"Interactive: Child Rights in Conflict Zones"
2022
Best Radio Programme
BBC Africa
"Children of the Sahel: A Radio Documentary"
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Latest From
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Press releases, announcements, interviews and media coverage from the Child Rights Media Awards.

Press Release

Child Rights Media Awards 2026 Opens for Nominations

August 20, 2026
Announcement

New Category Added: Best Emerging Journalist Under 30

August 10, 2026
Interview

In Conversation with Our 2025 Award Winners

July 25, 2026
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