by AFJN Intern | Apr 23, 2010
The April 22, 2010 article “US JPIC Committee, Oblate Students Attend JPIC, VIVAT and AFJN Meetings in Washington” in OMI USA JPIC notes that Zimbabwe Students attended AFJN meeting. Read more here: https://omiusajpic.org/topics/afjn/ by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 22, 2010
This month, the Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative released another report, urging all parties involved in the LRA conflict to prioritize pursuing peaceful means in order to genuinely resolve the LRA issue. The introduction “Since 1997, the Acholi... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 22, 2010
The child soldiers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are not the only children who are taken from their families and abused by the government and rebel groups. The DRC also houses a large number of street children, many of whom run away from their families... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 22, 2010
From April 17-19th, 2010 Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) held its annual conference in Washington DC under the theme “Justice In Africa: On Whose Terms?” On Monday the 19th, conference attendees walked US Congress’ corridors asking legislators two things: ... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 21, 2010
We offer our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many individuals and organizations whose contributions have made our “Justice in Africa: On Whose Terms?” possible! Platinum Sponsors Jesuit Conference MCJ Amelior Foundation Xaverian Missionaries Gold... by Rev. Rocco Puopolo, SX | Apr 19, 2010
Last weekend, AFJN hosted its 2010 annual meeting and conference, entitled “Justice in Africa: On Whose Terms” featuring Fr. Peter Henriot, S.J. as a keynote. Nearly 150 individuals – missionaries, students, activists, scholars, and more – from across the... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 18, 2010
This year’s member meeting took place on April 18, 2010, as part of the 2010 conference “Justice In Africa: On Whose Terms?” The time together for the annual member meeting was planned to reflect our very name: Africa Faith and Justice Network. ... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 18, 2010
This weekend, AFJN hosted its 2010 annual meeting and conference, entitled “Justice in Africa: On Whose Terms” featuring Fr. Peter Henriot, S.J. as a keynote. Nearly 150 individuals -missionaries, students, activists, and scholars – from across the... by Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP | Apr 17, 2010
Surely, should we not really speak of “Africas” in the plural? Such a huge Continent, comprising over 700 million people living in over 50 countries. When I was travelling from Zambia last week to come to the USA to offer presentations like the one I am offering this... by Rev. Rocco Puopolo, SX | Apr 14, 2010
During these months running up to the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup games taking place this summer in South Africa, the Justice and Peace Office of the South African Catholic Bishops Conference is organizing an innovative and...