Ben Doherty
For reporting the stories of people experiencing suffering human rights abuses and exposing the those who fail to protect them.
About this winner
- Year: 2025
- Level: Winner
- Award category: Media Award
About the 2025 nomination
Ben is a journalist who writes about human rights issues including forced migration, asylum seekers and modern slavery. He exposes abuses of power by telling the stories of people who have suffered. A 3-time Walkley Award winner, he has also received 3 UN Media Peace Prizes. Ben is a senior reporter at The Guardian.
Ben holds master’s degrees in international law and international relations from Oxford University and UNSW, is a former professional footballer, and author of a novel, Nagaland: A Love Story for Modern India.
About the Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Awards is an inspirational showcase of the best in all of us. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.