The female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) calls for the protection of female Journalists here.
Bomi County, Liberia, November 27, 2024 –As the world commemorates 16 Days of Activism to end all forms of violence against women and girls, Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) is calling for a safe working environment for women journalists across Liberia.
Aligned with this year’s global theme: “Towards Beijing +30: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls,” and national theme “From Talk to Action! Let’s Join Hands to End Violence Against Women and Girls,” FeJAL says it will utilize the media through advocacy, talkshows and social media campaigns to raise public awareness on the need to protect rights of women journalists in Liberia.
In a press statement, FeJAL says these discussions will focus on critical topics such as challenges faced by women journalists in the newsroom, promoting safe workspaces, protecting their rights, and supporting women’s leadership in the media.
The advocacy talkshow kicked off with a panel discussion on the Liberia Broadcasting System (ELBC) on Monday November 25, 2024 and will continue in the counties, leveraging the USAID Media Activity Partner stations which will feature its county coordinators to discuss similarly.
FeJAL aims to mobilize media stakeholders, change dynamics on promoting a workspace free of intimidation, harassment and exploitation of women in the media during these 16days of activism.
FeJAL is committed to contributing to the global and national efforts to end violence against women and girls, promote safe working environments for women journalists, and empower women and girls with necessary resources and support networks.
Through collective action and collaboration, FeJAL believes that concrete steps can be taken to create lasting change for the betterment of women journalists in Liberia.
The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) is a leading media development organization with a national presence across 15 counties in Liberia. It is established to advance advocacy for rights of women journalists in Liberia. Press Release
