Focus Campaigns
US Conflict Mineral Law Opens the Door to Peace in the DRC
In recent weeks a debate has emerged over the merits of the conflict minerals provision in the…
End U.S. Military and NATO aggression in Libya, says Coalition
Below is a clip from a press release discussing a recent NGO statement calling for ceasefire in Libya. …
Take action against impunity in the D.R. Congo today
The widespread impunity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and lack of accountability for crimes…
Crisis in the Congo – Uncovering the truth
This film by Friends of the Congo answers questions such as why the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was invaded and why it is a weak nation. Foreign interests, Congo neighboring nations in particular, and some selfish Congolese leaders have a lot to do with the crisis in the Congo.
Male rape in armed conflict widespread and under reported
The time to break the silence about male rape during armed conflict is long overdue. In the…
Memorandum from civil society on free, transparent and democratic elections
Translated from French by Bahati Jacques (PDF) Lisez la version française ici Watch Crisis in Congo. Uncovering the Truth …
Horn of Africa: story of a tragedy predicted?
By Hervé Cheuzeville and translated from French by Bahati Ntama Originally published by Echo D’Afrique (Read it…
Arms control: what was done and what needs to be done
By Alyse Martin Arms’ trafficking in Africa is an issue that should be monitored. Wars in African…
Conflict Minerals: Responsible supply chain and sourcing mechanism a must
From June 20-21st, the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) organized a conference…
Making the Case for Africa Together
One of the strengths of having the headquarters of the Africa Faith and Justice Network in Washington,…
A Panel Discussion with Dr. Denis Mukwege, Panzi Hospital, DRC
On Thursday, June 30, Africa Faith and Justice Network staff and interns attended a panel discussion at…
Extractive Industries in Chad
On June 15th AFJN had the pleasure of attending an event featuring Delphine Djiraibe, a prominent human…
Ivory Coast: US Senator Inhofe To Save Gbagbo, But What About The People?
by Bahati Jacques On several occasions US Senator Inhofe has called for the release of former President…
AFRICOM’s Headquarters May Not Move After All
Posted May 23rd, this article is cross-posted from the Africa Human Security Working Group site While US Senators…
U.S. Special Envoy to Africa’s Great Lakes region: Senators’ Letter to Obama.
On May 9th, 19 members of the US Senate sent a letter to President Obama encouraging him…
US Department of State reacts to NGOs and Congress’s Push for Africa’s Great Lakes Special Envoy Appointment
The Obama administration continues to give excuses regarding the overdue appointment of a special envoy to Africa’s…
Who’s Denying Genocide?
NEWS ADVISORY -International Humanitarian Law Institute (U.S.A.) – —For the advancement of due process and equality before…
Congressional Briefing on the UN Mapping Report Exercise
Download PDF file here The widespread impunity in the DRC and the lack of accountability for crimes detailed…
Attorney Sanctioned Despite Medical Symptoms From Rwanda Detention: Consistent with ICTR Cover-up of RPF Crimes
International Humanitarian Law Institute News Advisory Contact: Dr. Christine Schoettler, PhD. (fr) cschoettler@comcast.net Andrea Palumbo, JD. (eng)…
UN Mapping Report: 34 Congolese Organizations call for an independent and credible Special Court
Driven by the publication of the UN Mapping Report of October 2010, Congolese, international officials and civil society…
