Advocacy
On July 16, Dr. Rogers was quoted in Mark Pattison’s article “US bishops announce staff cuts targeting anti-poverty program” in La Croix International. To read the full article click here:…
While recognizing that business is important to Sierra Leone’s growth, the “focus on policies [must be done] in such a way that […] natural resources” are protected keeping in mind that “[w]e cannot multiply this land […] so we have to make sure that we protect it, and that’s the main job that we do” said Dr. Rogers
But while Africa is growing fast, it is not growing together. Pan-African solidarity has given way to national self-interest, putting the continent at crossroads and undermining its progress.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit “Faith in Action: Advancing Human Rights and Peace for All” an in-person event.
Through AFJN’s work, awareness has been raised in several communities in Ghana over the years. With support from our members, grantors and local partners, AFJN’s advocacy continues to play a crucial role in reversing the risk that undermines domestic efforts in increasing food production and food security for Africa’s vulnerable.
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, Center for Accountability and Rule of Law, Ghana Integrity Initiative, and Jubilee USA Network invite you to “Governance Reform Through Transparency: The Role of Civil Society in Combatting Corruption” on April 18, 2024 from 11:15 am – 12:45 pm EDT (USA & Canada).
On March 16, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, AFJN Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, presented at the United Nations’ parallel event “An Intergenerational Panel: Confronting Poverty Through Diverse Lenses” at the invitation…
Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2023 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities
On February 28, 2024 AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was featured on “Why Does Russia Need Africa?” Straight Talk Africa.
On December 13, 2023, AFJN, in partnership with the Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Bafoussam and the Mayor of Foumbot Commune, launched the Strategic Monitoring Committee (SMC)…
The Africa Faith and Justice Network urges Senegal’s President Macky Sall to honor the original election date of February 25, 2024.
On January 4, 2024, AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was interviewed on Go Forth, a podcast by the U.S. Catholic Mission Association.
Consider giving to Africa Faith and Justice Network this Giving Tuesday
On November 9, 2023, AFJN was one of 131 organizations and leaders who sent a letter to President Biden, Secretary Blinken, and Secretary Mayorkas calling for them “to designate the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) [due to the] escalating armed conflicts [that] have further aggravated a dire humanitarian crisis”.
