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Statement on Violence from the Religious Superiors Conference of Kenya

AFJN was shocked by the news of the murder of AFJN member, Rev. Martin Addai, M.Afr, as…

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The Pope Wants Justice for Africa

The continent of Africa is getting a healthy dose of attention from Pope Benedict XVI. The Pope’s…

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Clean Water Is a Human Right

Water is a human right and a gift from God to be preserved and shared by all….

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African Health Capacity Investment Act of 2006

While the U.S. has made historic investments in the fight against global AIDS,  the critical shortage of health…

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Victim-Activated Landmine Abolition Act of 2006

Landmines and other weapons that do not distinguish between combatants and innocent civilians have been declared inhumane…

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Catholic Church Considering Change to Stance on Contraceptives

The Catholic Church may be reconsidering its ban on condom use in all circumstances, recognizing the moral…

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Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006

On June 27th, the International Relations Committee approved a bill “to encourage and facilitate the consolidation of…

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HIV/AIDS Policy to Protect Life

AFJN works with faith-based and other organizations to bring a comprehensive understanding of the devastation of HIV/AIDS…

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Day of the African Child

On June 16th, the world celebrated The Day of the African Child to commemorate student uprisings in Soweto, South…

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Fear of HIV/AIDS Explosion in War Affected Southern Sudan

(IRIN News) Health experts are concerned that southern Sudan, emerging from more than two decades of civil…

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Thousands of HIV-positive Babies Born Daily

The World Health Organization issued a report saying about 2,000 children of HIV-positive mothers in the developing…

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HIV/AIDS and Africa: The Scourge of Our Generation

Today, all churches are living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.   As God’s grace holds inclusive love for all humanity, we are compelled to work together to stop the spread of the deadly virus.

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