Here is the entire Press Release from The Presidency of the Cameroon Association of English Speaking Journalists (CAMASEJ) Northwest on the International Women's Day.
PRESS
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| Roseline Obah CAMASEJ NW President |
On the occasion of the
celebration of the 30th Edition of International Women’s Day, (March 8th 2015), the President
of the Cameroon Association of English Speaking Journalist, (CAMASEJ)
Northwest Region, Rosaline Obah and her Executive team rejoice with the
collaborative partnership existing amongst female journalists and the media in
the Northwest. Energized by the United Nation’s theme “Empowering Women Empowering Humanity” and the African Development
Bank’s theme “Make It Happen,” in
view of the celebration, we sincerely think that women are a force to reckon
with in our world. These themes galvanize us not only to showcase our
achievements but more importantly, to look ahead to the untapped potentials and
opportunities that await future generations of women. CAMASEJ North West
continues to serve as a rallying point to build support for women’s rights and
participation in the political and economic arenas, while reflecting on acts of
courage and determination made by women in the media in the fight for equality
and empowerment so far.
Female journalists
continue to provide a refreshing breath of air in the media landscape in the Region.
Their mouth watering programs and advocacy for women’s rights is quite
commendable. Ordinary women doing extra-ordinary things are brought to the limelight.
In this way, credit is given where it is due; the development engine is ignited
in others as they emulate the examples of these role models. Most female journalists
have laudably deviated from the humdrums of praise singing and objectively
combing out our Region to unleash fresh injustices perpetrated against our female folk. All these. with
eager anticipation that equality between men and women, will be attained in no
distant future. KUDOS!!!
However, since no human
endeavour is perfect, we are conscious of the fact that a negligible few in the
exercise of their noble duties might have been over zealous. For these, we ask
for understanding.
We exhort female
journalists on this day more than ever to “Make
It Happen” in action, empowering women as the United Nation’s theme for
this year’s celebration indicates, we are empowering humanity. This lofty goal
can be achieved if female journalists display sterling professional qualities
in the execution of their noble duties. We also implore all media houses and
society at large to give female journalists equal opportunities because they
have the capabilities of leading this nation to its potential plentitude and
giving women folk an edifying image.
Happy
Women’s Day dear female journalist,
Happy
Women’s Day, to all women!