Established in 1988, the One World Media Awards recognise the best media coverage of developing countries, reflecting the social, political and cultural life of people around the globe.
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The awards celebrate work across 15 categories and a wide range of media platforms, highlighting the unique role of journalists and filmmakers in bridging the divide between cultures worldwide.
The 2020 winners were announced in an interactive online exhibition and series of livestream events. The awards are a fantastic opportunity to view the best in documentary and journalistic coverage of developing countries, and to hear from the teams behind the work.
Every year, hundreds of entries from all over the world are judged by our panels of distinguished professionals, each carefully selected from the media and non-profit sectors for their wide ranging experience and expertise.
“Now, more than ever before the One World Media Awards are so important to highlight the silent work of journalists reporting real life stories in a world of fake news. I feel privileged that my work has been selected.”
We would like to thank our generous partners, who make the work of One World Media possible.
Sponsored by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
For a factual journalistic programme broadcast on television or online, either standalone or one episode from a series, that deals with stories, topics or issues in, about or related to the developing world.
Duration: Entries to this category can be up to one television hour in length.
Please note that entire series/seasons cannot be accepted as a single entry.
Supported by EBU
For an audio feature, podcast, or single programme from a series, broadcast on radio or online, that deals with stories, topics or issues in, about or related to the developing world.
Duration: Entries to this category must not exceed 60 minutes.
Please note that entire series/seasons cannot be accepted as a single entry. Programmes in any language can be entered, however a transcription in English must be provided.
Sponsored by Transparency International
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that deals with any aspect of corruption in or related to the developing world, including investigative reports and features that show the effects of corruption on individuals or society.
Corruption is defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, including everything from grand larceny to petty bribery.
Please note that entire series/seasons cannot be accepted as a single entry.
Sponsored by Google
For websites, interactive online features, apps, interactive documentaries and other digital technologies that use creative and innovative techniques and content to extend knowledge and understanding of, and engagement with, the developing world.
Sponsored by British Red Cross
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that covers refugee and asylum-seeker issues by telling compelling stories that generate empathy, understanding and are reported on accurately and fairly.
Sponsored by Save the Children
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that accurately portrays issues related to children in conflict zones by telling compelling stories that generate empathy and understanding.
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that accurately portrays issues related to children in conflict zones by telling compelling stories that generate empathy and understanding.
Sponsored by Save the Children
For websites, interactive online features, apps, interactive documentaries and other digital technologies that use creative and innovative techniques and content to extend knowledge and understanding of, and engagement with, the developing world.
Sponsored by Google
For a piece of media, including broadcast, online, print or film, that covers refugee and asylum-seeker issues by telling compelling stories that generate empathy, understanding and are reported on accurately and fairly.
Sponsored by British Red Cross
For a factual journalistic programme broadcast on television or online, either standalone or one episode from a series, that deals with stories, topics or issues in, about or related to the developing world.
Sponsored by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Sponsored by British Red Cross
Winner:
🏆 Libya: The Infernal Trap – France 24
Nominees:
Enslaved on a British cannabis farm: ‘The plants were more valuable than my life’ – The Guardian
“I will not leave this place.” Refusing to become a refugee and other reflections from the heart of Congo’s ongoing conflict – Global Press Journal
Sponsored by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Winner:
🏆 The Yazidis Secret Children – BBC Persian
Nominees:
The Beast – Record TV
Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade – BBC News Arabic
Special Mention:
The Husband School – Al Jazeera, Witness
Sponsored by Save the Children
Winner:
🏆 Lost Children of the Caliphate – BBC News
Nominees:
Inside Idlib: Kids scavenging trash for food in Idlib, Syria – Channel 4 News
Iraq: A State of Mind – BBC News Arabic
Sponsored by Google
Winner:
🏆 Treasure Hunters: The lost coins of Alexander the Great – BBC News Arabic
Nominees:
Generation Gulag – Coda Story
SHELL SHOCKED – The Intercept
Sponsored by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Winner:
🏆 How Coronavirus Hit Aden: A Yemeni Doctor’s Diary – The New Humanitarian
Nominees:
Bullet and the Virus – BBC Africa
Locked Up in Malaysia’s Lockdown – 101 East, Al Jazeera English
Special Mention:
Indigenous Colombians Take on Armed Groups – and Coronavirus – Al Jazeera
