-By FeJAL
The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) has awarded WomenVoices Newspaper with a Certificate of Recognition for recording the highest number of women as news sources. The award was presented during the launch of FeJAL’s Media Monitoring Report on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Monrovia.
WomenVoices Newspaper, along with the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) and OK FM, was recognized for its dedication to championing the coverage of women’s issues in the Liberian media. The newspaper has been a leading voice in ensuring that women’s voices are heard and represented in the media. The honor also included the provision of media-related gadgets (Recorders).
FeJAL praised WomenVoices for its commitment to gender sensitivity and for actively seeking out and including women as news sources in their reporting. The newspaper has been instrumental in promoting gender equality and highlighting the stories and experiences of women in Liberia.
Moreover, FeJAL recognizes that the award serves as a testament to WomenVoices’ efforts in promoting gender equality and empowering women through the media. They acknowledged that the newspaper has set a high standard for gender-sensitive reporting and has become a role model for other media outlets in Liberia.
The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) is dedicated to empowering female journalists across Liberia. Its mission is to promote gender equality, uphold freedom of speech, and support professional development in the media industry.
Following the recognition, WomenVoices Newspaper expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged to continue its work in amplifying women’s voices and advocating for gender equality in the media.
The Women Voices was birthed on March 10, 2011, with a vision to have all the voices of women and vulnerable people in society heard through our platform. Women Voices is owned and operated by Mrs. Helen Nah Sammie while Cllr Yvette Cheson Wureh chairs the board of Directors.
For more than a decade, the newspaper has been dedicated to providing a platform for women to share their stories and perspectives, and to ensure that their voices are heard and valued in society. Moreover, the entity’s existence has reflected greatly on the Liberian society, especially women and children.
