Mae Azango

Mae Azango is a Liberian journalist for FrontPage Africa. She is particularly known for her reports on female genital mutilation (FGM), which helped suspend the practice in the nation. In 2012, she was awarded the International Press Freedom Award of the Committee to Protect Journalists. Quotes As a former refugee whose rights were constantly violated while I was in exile, I have devoted my life to journalism that exposes human rights violations and gives audiences tools to fight for accountability and change. Explaining why she chose investigative journalism. A lot of people don't have a voice. If I don't write about it, how will people know about it? Explaining why she reported on female genital cutting. I have devoted my life to journalism that exposes human rights violations and gives audiences tools to fight for accountability and change. Explaining why she chose journalism as a tool for change. Investigative journalism is my vehicle to drive change and make Liberia a fairer and more equitable place for our children and grandchildren. Reflecting on the purpose of her journalism. In Liberia our investigative journalism has amplified the work of human rights activists, given a voice to those with no other recourse to justice and empowered Liberians to demand change. Explaining how journalism can help communities demand change. I want to spend my ink on ordinary people. Explaining why she focuses her reporting on people without a voice. I write for those who have no voice, for the poor, for those who cannot speak. Explaining why she reports on marginalized communities. Speaking the truth about female genital cutting in my country has long been a dangerous thing to do. Explaining why she reported on female genital cutting. External links Category:Women journalists from Liberia Category:Living people