Mercy Adjabeng now AWMA Convenor

Daily Graphic Aug - 17 - 2024 , 14:33

The Alliance for Women in Media, Africa (AWMA) has appointed a media consultant, Mercy Catherine Adjabeng, as its Convenor.

The appointment, which takes immediate effect, follows the resignation of the founder of the group, Shamima Muslim, from the Convenor role

Ms Muslim, who has been the Convenor of the advocacy group since its inception in 2017, has stepped down from the role in compliance with the non-partisan ethos of the Alliance, as she has transitioned into partisan political activism.

A statement issued by the Co-Chairperson of the Steering Committee, Professor Abena Yeboah Banin, said ‘Having been part of AWMA and given her experience in the advocacy roles and after broad consultations, the group found Ms Adjabeng as a worthy replacement for the role.’

The statement assures Ms Adjabeng of the fullest support and cooperation as she takes charge and leads this dynamic group to further greatness.

Ms Adjabeng

Ms Adjabeng, one of the founder members of AWMA, brings to the role a wealth of experience spanning diverse sectors including Diplomacy, Media, Private Sector, Education, and Governance. It is the variety, knowledge and expertise of this multisector experience that equips Mercy Adjabeng as a transformative leader.

A strategist navigating worlds with high-value partners using her interpersonal skills, a proactive approach and success in developing Women’s Rights Programmes, Human Rights Projects, and participation in leadership and politics at the grass-roots, national and international level, Ms Adjabeng is a Founder Member and Steering Committee member of the Affirmative Action Coalition; Founder and Editor of Discovery Teen Magazine and Discovery Teen Foundation. She is the author of Understanding English Literature.

She has held a number of roles including the Research, Public Affairs and Events Manager of the Australian High Commission. She also doubled as the High Commission’s Gender Focal person on the UN Development Partners’ Gender Equality Sector Working Group (GEST).
In the media nationally and globally, she was a pioneer News Editor, Producer, and Content developer for TV3 and its Radio Station, 3FM, 92.7, championing gender issues through the “Women Mean Business” programme. She was also an Assistant News Editor at Multimedia Group’s Joy FM.