Dispatches has won the current affairs award for its film Saving Africa's Witch Children.
You can watch Saving Africa's Witch Children on 4oD: watch now
Read about the follow-up programme: Return to Africa's Witch Children
Kevin Sutcliffe, Dispatches editor, said:
'Not only did the filmmakers bring the plight of the witch children to world attention, the film's continued success is keeping the issue of child abuse in Nigeria in the headlines and affecting change.
'I am delighted that an important and powerful Dispatches investigation has been recognised on the international stage...This is a massive vote for foreign investigation, and for independent filmmakers who take great risks to bring us stories that matter and demand to be told.'
Saving Africa's Witch Children was produced by Red Rebel Films and Oxford Scientific Films for Channel 4. Go to Red Rebel Films for details of the production company's last trip, including updates on the children. All photographs courtesy of Red Rebel Films
Other awards:
BAFTA Best Current Affairs 2008
Amnesty Media Award Best Documentary 2009
Sandford St Martin Trust Merit Award Best Religious Programme 2009
One World Children’s Rights Award 2009
Rory Peck Sony Professional Impact Award 2009
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