Africa-Press – Cape verde. The First Lady of Cape Verde, Débora Carvalho, as Ambassador of the Merck Foundation in the country, challenged media professionals to address, with courage and a sense of responsibility, the most sensitive and urgent social issues facing Cape Verdean society. The appeal was made today, during the Merck Foundation Journalism Award ceremony – 2024 edition, which took place in Praia.
The award recognized the work of four Cape Verdean journalists who stood out for their coverage of issues such as girls’ school dropout, gender-based violence, female empowerment in traditionally male-dominated sectors, and the mental health of Cape Verdean women.
“The main concern here is to allow those who have no voice, through the work of journalists, to also see their issues addressed and embraced by all of civil society,” said Débora Carvalho. The First Lady also highlighted that socially committed reporting can mobilize communities, create support networks, and pressure government officials to act.
The ceremony also served to officially launch the 2025 edition of the Award, with entries open until September.
“We need to talk about infertility, the unfair pressure on women, and so many other issues that remain silent,” the first lady added, calling for the active participation of Cape Verdean journalists.
Promoted in partnership with the Cape Verde Journalists’ Union Association (AJOC), the Award reinforces the importance of journalism as an agent of change and social justice.
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