Amnesty International Media Awards 2008

The awards recognise excellence in human rights reporting and acknowledge journalism's significant contribution to the UK public's awareness and understanding of human rights issues.

The winners of the Amnesty International UK Media Awards 2008 were announced in a ceremony in London on 17 June.

• See the 2008 winners and shortlist
• Read the press release

"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, winner of last year's Radio award

Good news: Abdul Karim al-Khaiwani released

Yemeni journalist Abdul Karim al-Khaiwani, the recipient of the 2008 Special Award for Human Rights Journalism under Threat, has been released on the 26 September 2008. He was jailed for six years on 9 June as a result of his professional activities as a journalist and peaceful criticism of government policies. More about his release

At the awards ceremony in London, people expressed their support for Abdul Karim al-Khaiwani by holding placards with 'We are with you in your struggle for justice' in his native Arabic. The messages and images will be collated and sent to Abdul Karim in prison. Watch an interview between british journalist Alan Johnston and AbdulKarim al-Khaiwani

Further information and queries

If you have any queries, wish to contact us or require any further information please email media.awards@amnesty.org.uk or call us on +44 (0) 20 7033 1500.

For the Nations and regions award the following national contacts are available to answer queries:

Scotland
John Watson
john.watson@amnesty.org.uk
+44 (0) 131 313 7014

Northern Ireland 
Fionna Smyth 
fionna.smyth@amnesty.org.uk
+44 (0) 28 9064 3000

Wales
Cathy Owens
cathy.owens@amnesty.org.uk
+44 (0) 29 2078 6415

England 
Media Awards Team 
media.awards@amnesty.org.uk
+44 (0) 20 7033 1500