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In the News – AFJN Nigeria WEP Press Conference Coverage in Catholic Television of Nigeria

by Lydia Andrews | May 8, 2020

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...

AFJN-Nigeria mentioned in Global Sister Report on Anti-Trafficking Fight

by AFJN Intern | Apr 29, 2020

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...

Comboni Missionaries highlight AFJN’s work on children’s rights in Nigeria

by Lydia Andrews | Apr 28, 2020

The Comboni Missionaries, an AFJN Organizational Members, featured a story about our work on child protection in Nigeria. In the article “Africa Faith and Justice Network: An international organization is working hard — so children don’t have to,” Ellen...

(aciafrica) Nuns in Nigeria Commended for Fight against Human Trafficking at Ongoing Conference

by Jacques Bahati | Jan 20, 2020

PORT HARCOURT, 17 January, 2020 / 2:35 AM (ACI Africa).- The brave fight mounted by religious sisters against human traffickers in Nigeria has been a key highlight of the ongoing conference that has brought together religious men and women in the west African...

AFJN mentioned in Business Wire/Conrad N. Hilton Foundation press release

by AFJN Intern | Jan 17, 2020

On January 16, 2020, the strengthening of a coalition network of sisters by the Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned by Julia Freidman in a Business Wire/Conrad N. Hilton Foundation press release. The full article “Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Awarded...

AFJN featured in ACI Africa on Nuns in Nigeria against human trafficking

by AFJN Intern | Jan 17, 2020

On January 17th, 2020, ACI Africa published an article titled “Nuns in Nigeria Commended for Fight against Human Trafficking at Ongoing Conference” by Agnes Aineah. Sr. Teresa Okure spoke on the behalf of AFJN at a conference against human trafficking in...

Africa Faith and Justice Network advocates for child rights in Nigeria

by Jacques Bahati | Dec 20, 2019

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,...

AFJN featured in National Catholic Reporter on child rights in Nigeria

by AFJN Intern | Dec 19, 2019

On December 18, 2019, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s advocacy for child rights in Nigeria was mentioned by Patrick Egwu in an article titled “Africa Faith and Justice Network advocates for child rights in Nigeria”, published in National...

In the News: AFJN Quoted NCR Article Following Killing of Nigeria Priests

by Lydia Andrews | Sep 18, 2019

AFJN’s Women’s Empowerment Coordinators, Sr. Eucharia Madueke was quoted in Patrick Egwu’s article “Nigerians seek security after killing of priests” for the National Catholic Reporter on September 18, 2019. The article highlights...

AFJN mentioned in Global Sisters Report on human trafficking in Nigeria

by AFJN Intern | Sep 13, 2019

On September 12, 2019, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned by Valentine Iwenwanne in an article published in Global Sisters Report entitled “Nuns try to fight lure of Europe by offering programs for young Nigerians”. Read the full article...
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