Monrovia, March 19, 2024 – The Leadership of the Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) has appointed its new Board of Advisors. The Board will provide guidance and supervision to the affairs of FeJAL leadership in fulfilling the organization’s mission to empower female journalists in Liberia.
Those appointed are: Madam Carolyn Myers-Chairperson, Cllr. P. Alphonsus Zeon—Co-Chair, Madam Tecee Boley-Nyakonah-Member , Mr. Hassan Kiawu -Member, and Madam Lakshmi Moore-Member
Others are: Women NGO Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL)-Constituent Member and Press Union of Liberia (PUL)-Constituent Member.
These appointments align with Article eight (8), Section one (1) of FeJAL’s Constitution, which states, “the affairs of the Association shall be supervised by its Board of advisors appointed by the President of the Association….”
The Board is expected to serve for duration of three years within the tenure of the elected Leadership.
“The Appointed Board of Advisors consist of esteemed Media and Civil Society professionals who have demonstrated commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in the media industry” a release from the Institution said.
Adding, “their expertise and experiences will be invaluable in shaping FeJAL’s programs and initiatives to best serve the needs of female journalists and women in the media across Liberia.
FeJAL is confident that their guidance and support will play a crucial role in driving the Association’s mission forward and making a positive impact on the media landscape in Liberia”
FeJAL is a media development organization established to promote social justice, equal opportunities, and create a safe working environment for women in the media.
FeJAL envisions a media landscape where women journalists are equally represented and treated the same as their male counterparts, providing professional capacity development for female journalists as well as other media practitioners and also other media-related groups.