Top Liberian Female Journalist Upbeat About Development Here

Top Liberian Female Journalist Upbeat About Development Here

Wednesday, 25 January 2012 10:54 Our Reporter

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A prominent Liberian female journalist, Madam Musu Haddad, has said the transition has finally taken place in Liberia following many years of political unrest. With this hopeful achievement, Journalist Haddad, who recently returned home from the United States of America (USA), said it is now time that all Liberians join hands in making sure that the country succeeds in its development initiatives. In a weekend interview with this paper in Monrovia, the Liberian female said she will use her acquired professional skills in contributing to the rebuilding process of her country.

Hear Journalist Haddad: “My stay in the United States has taught me the role to play in the rebuilding process of Liberia. I will use my acquired skills professionally in helping to make Liberia a better place to be.”

“As a journalist, who advocates for human rights, I want to see equal participation of people that will ensure the transition that can positively affect their lives.” She continued.

According to her, the time has come for Liberians to be informed about things that positively affect their lives, adding that this will help make Liberia a better place where everyone can live and enjoy.

Counting on her contributions towards development and peace building, she said she helped to draw international attention to the human right abuses “carried out by former President Charles Taylor”.

This, Journalist Hadadd pointed out, also contributed to the peace the nation is enjoying today.

Meanwhile, the Liberian female journalist has won several local and international awards in journalism.

She won the Hellman/Hammett Human Rights Watch Award in New York, USA in 2002, United Nations Association of the National Capital Area Human Rights Award in Washington DC, USA, in 2001, Press Union of Liberia (PUL) Journalist of the Year Award in Monrovia in 1999 and Press Union of Liberia (PUL) Photo Journalist of the Year in Monrovia in 1999 among others.

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