On October 23, 2020, Patrick Egwu’s article “Nigeria’s Catholic leaders call for an end to crackdown on #EndSARS protestors” in America quotes Rev. Aniedi Okure, AFJN Executive Director. In the article Rev. Okure says ““This protest is long...
On August 3, 2020, the work of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) in Nigeria was featured in America Magazine. In the article “The Catholic Church’s fight against gender-based violence in Nigeria” Patrick Egwu talks about the increased need for...
On August 3, 2020, the Africa Faith and Justice Network and Africa Faith and Justice Network – Nigeria work was featured in Patrick Egwu’s article “The Catholic Church’s fight against gender-based violence in Nigeria” featured in America...
By Chazmine A. Moore, Research Intern 31 July 2020 Inspired by the African Proverb, on June 22nd and 23rd, Nigerian youth gathered online to unite in an effort to combat sexual violence. The two-day workshop, Voices for Change, sponsored by the Africa Faith and...
On May 7, 2026, Catholic Television of Nigeria covered the May 5th press conference on inclusive representation held by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), AFJN-Nigeria, and the Dominicans for Justice and Peace. The broadcast featured talks by: Sr. Eucharia...
On April 28, 2020, the work of the Africa Faith and Justice Network and its executive director, Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP were mentioned in Teresa Anyabuike’s article “Christians in Nigeria keep the faith amidst lingering insurgency and persecution” featured...
Nigeria currently has 13.2 million out-of-school children, according to Nigeria’s education board. Also, child labor has remained an issue throughout the country despite the Child Rights Act that was signed into law by the federal government. In February,...
[columns] [span4] We are thankful to CHANNELS TV for covering the event. To watch the video read the instructions or just click on “Watch on YouTube” Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018, from 10 am to 12 noon, Catholic Women Religious in Nigeria held a nationwide day of...
On February 6, 2018, Teresa Anyabuike’s article “Advocacy on human trafficking” in Global Sisters Report highlighted the Africa Faith and Justice Network – Nigeria’s events against human trafficking on the International Day of Prayer and...
The African Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) secured financial support from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to mobilize sisters in three African countries (Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya) to engage issues of justice in their communities. From May 13-16; we held a workshop with...
