Coalitions
In the News – AFJN Women Empowerment Project Featured in Apex News Exclusive
On December 18, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project was quoted in Sunny A. David’s “Anambra Police condemn domestic servitude, early child marriage” featured in Apex News Exclusive.
Calling to Action: Women Empowerment in Nigeria
In September 2025 the Africa Faith and Justice Network, Nigeria (AFJN-N) held an “Ending Domestic Servitude and Early Child Marriage” policy briefing at Jubilee Hall, Holy Ghost Cathedral, in Enugu State, Nigeria. The event drew stakeholders from different organizations including the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), traditional rulers, law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, civil society groups, church leaders and the media.
Giving Tuesday 2025
Consider giving to the Africa Faith and Justice Network this Giving Tuesday as part of the #iGiveCatholic campaign or directly on our website.
International Day Commemoration: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the African Faith and Justice Network Nigeria(AFJN-N) Ebonyi State Chapter in collaboration with the Ebonyi Coalition of Civil Society Organizations commemorated the International Day of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The event aimed to raise awareness and mobilize action to end violence against women and girls.
Happy Thanksgiving from AFJN
Happy Thanksgiving from the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) family! We are thankful for our friends and partners who stand with us in the pursuit of justice and human dignity in Africa.
Facebook Live Discussion – Medical Effects of Child Marriage: Educating the Public
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), with AFJN-Nigeria is holding a “Medical Effects of Child Marriage: Educating the Public” FaceBook live discussion on November 30, 2025 at 10:00 am (Washington, DC USA)
In the News: AFJN Mentioned in AMECEA Article on Life of Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru
The Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned in Sr. Jecinter Olweny and Fr. Isaac Ojok’s “UGANDA: Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru Eulogized for her Commitment in Communication Ministry” article in the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) website.
In the News: AFJN Mentioned in The Nigerian Voice
On November 19, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned in Tijjani Sarki’s “Nigerians Must Stop Outsourcing Our Sovereignty” article in The Nigerian Voice.
+ In Memoriam: Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru MSMMC – “Christ must reign”
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) mourns the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru, MSMMC (Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church) who tragically lost her life on November 8, 2025. Sr. Lilly was the AFJN Coordinator for the Women Empowerment Project (WEP) in Uganda and a dedicated advocate for justice, peace, and human rights.
In the News: AFJN Quoted in Daily Nigerian on US Military Intervention
On November 4, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was quoted in Umar Audu’s “AFJN cautions Trump administration against Military intervention in Nigeria” article featured in Daily Nigerian.
Addressing the FDLR Question: A Pragmatic Path Toward Lasting Peace Between Rwanda and the DRC
The question of the FDLR remains one of the most persistent and sensitive issues undermining stability in the Great Lakes Region. Despite multiple regional peace initiatives and security operations, the FDLR’s continued presence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to serve as both a security concern for Rwanda and a source of tension between Kigali and Kinshasa.
Documentary & Media Campaign: 10 Years of Action Against Land Grabbing in Ghana
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Continental Landgrabbing Conference—an initiative launched by AFJN in partnership with African and European allies—we have commissioned a documentary showcasing our work in Ghana, where AFJN actively implemented the Conference’s resolutions.
Event: A Conversation About the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), with Africa New Day is cosponsoring “A Conversation About the Democratic Republic of the Congo” on October 6.
AFJN Endorses the Joint Letter Ahead of the UN Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
The Africa Faith and Justice Network was one of hundreds of Civil Society Organizations that signed the join statement “Ensuring the Primacy of the Right to Health, Prevention, and Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards at the 4th United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases” sent to the United Nations ahead of their High Level Meetings.
Event: AFJN Nigeria Policy Briefing Enugu – Ending Early Child Marriage and Domestic Servitude
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), with AFJN – Nigeria is holding a “Policy Briefing on Ending Domestic Servitude and Early Child Marriage” on September 22, 2025 at the Holy Ghost Cathedral Church Enugu, Nigeria.
In the News: AFJN Women Empowerment Featured in Ghana Webbers & My Joy Online
Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project was featured in the “Faith-based groups, Immigration Service intensify fight in Volta border communities” article in Ghana Webbers
In the News: Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN WEP Interview in Global Sisters Report
Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, was featured in Ayo Omotola’s article “Q&A with Sr. Eucharia Madueke, working to prevent gender-based violence in Nigeria” in Global Sisters Report.
AFJN Joins Call for Congress to Defend South Africa’s Sovereign Rights
Coalition members in urging the US Congress to reject bills HR 4051 and HR 2633, which aim to penalize South Africa for its lawful foreign policy decisions and engagement with the International Court of Justice.
AFJN’s Unity Through Diversity: Children Sing for a United Congo
In collaboration with its partners, including local peace-promoting musicians, AFJN released a children’s version of the song “Let Us Live Together Without Tribalism,” which has deeply resonated with the public. We invite you to support this message by watching, liking, and sharing the video to help amplify the children’s call for unity and peace.
