Women’s Empowerment
In the News – AFJN Women Empowerment Featured in Peoples Gazette on Female Representation
On May 5, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and AFJN-Nigeria’s recent advocacy work on women representation in Nigeria was featured in the “Christian group urges reforms for women’s inclusion in politics” article in Peoples Gazette. The article quotes Sr. Eucharia Maudeke, SNDdeN, AFJN WEP Coordinator and Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, AFJN WEP Consultant who have been working on empowering women religious in Nigeria since 2016.
AFJN Walks with the Camino of Maryland in Support of the Day of the African Child
You are invited to join AFJN on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 for a ONE DAY WALK with the Camino of Maryland in support of the “Day of The African Child” (June 16).
In the News – Dr. Rogers Quoted in The Calabash Newspaper
On April 20, 2026, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network Executive Director, was quoted in James Tamba Lebbie’s “AFJN Chief Urges Global Leaders to Integrate Faith into Africa’s Development Agenda at Brussels Summit” article in The Calabash Newspaper.
In the News – Dr. Rogers Quoted in Truth Media
On April 17, 2026, Dr. Rogers was quoted in James Tamba Lebbie’s “At Brussels summit, AFJN leader urges policymakers to take faith seriously in shaping Africa’s future” article in Truth Media.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2026 “Protecting People, Peace, and Planet!”
Join AFJN for Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2026 “Protecting People, Peace, and Planet!” on April 20-22, 2026. Register today.
2025 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Updates
Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2054 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights and Updates
Virtual Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion: When the Land Is Gone, So Is the Food
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and Different Perspectives with Paul Ndiho invite you to “When the Land is Gone, So is the Food” a special screening and conversation on one of the most urgent challenges facing rural communities across Africa: land grabbing and its impact on food security, livelihoods, and community stability on March 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM (EST).
Speech By AFJN Executive Director to AEFJN on USCCB-SECAM Joint Statement
During the Africa Europe Faith and Justice Network (AEFJN) Contact Persons Meeting in Brussels, BelgiumMarch 12, 2026…
Join AFJN’s Dr. Rogers for Maryknoll’s Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice
On April 3, 2026, you are invited to join Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers for Maryknoll’s Office for Global Concerns’ annual Good Friday “Way of the Cross for Peace & Justice.” This outdoor event begins at noon (12:00 pm EDT) at the National Archives.
Event: Africa Political Outlook “Forces of the Future” Speaking Engagement
Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) Executive Director, is a speaker at the “Forces of the Future” (4th edition) Africa Political Outlook convening in Brussels. The March 26-27, 2026 event will feature “economic, industrial, scientific, political, cultural, diplomatic, and governmental decision-makers […] to reimagine, rewrite, and define the rules of the game for tomorrow’s Africa.”
Event: Inclusive Leadership – Women Representation in Nigerian Governance and Development
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) with Africa Faith and Justice Network Nigeria, is holding “Inclusive Leadership: Women Representation in Nigerian Governance and Development” on February 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (Washington, DC); 6:00 pm (Abuja, Nigeria).
In the News: AFJN-Ghana Article on Tamale Briefing to End Early and Child Marriage and Domestic Servitude
On February 7 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana wrote “Communities Empowered to Stop Early Child Marriage and Domestic Servitude” about the recent policy briefing that was held in Tamale, Ghana as part of the Women Empowerment Project.
Press Statement: USCCB and SECAM Joint Statement Calling for Faithful Action
Yesterday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), with the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), released the joint statement “Brothers and Sisters in Hope: International Assistance and Mutual Solidarity between the Bishops and the Faithful of the United States and Africa.” The statement, centered around Catholic social thought’s key principles, includes a list of values to guide the faithful on how to navigate the current global climate. This statement comes ahead of the “Mass for Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa” to be held on February 4th in Washington, DC.
AFJN-Ghana Report “Empowering Communities to End Child Marriage—One Step at a Time”
On January 22, 2026, the Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana published “Empowering Communities to End Child Marriage—One Step at a Time” about their December 10, 2025 “Interventions on Ending Early and Forced Child Marriages and Domestic Servitude in Selected Communities of the Northern Region Study” report by Maxwell Anamdare Asale (MPhil) and Lawrence Adukor Abanga (MSc).
In the News: AFJN-Ghana Article on Student Outreach
On January 16, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana wrote “AFJN Ghana Sensitizes Students of St….
In the News: AFJN-Ghana Article on Girl Electrical Training
On January 16, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana wrote “AFJN-Ghana Partners with AVERU PAWA Electrical…
In the News – AFJN Women Empowerment Featured in The Guardian Nigeria
On December 17, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project was mentioned in Osiberoha Osibe’s article “Police, ministry others collaborate to combat domestic servitude in Anambra” featured in The Guardian Nigeria.
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.
In the News – AFJN Women Empowerment Featured in Premium Times
On December 16, 2025, Africa Faith and Justice Network Women Empowerment Project Sr. Teresa Anyabuike was quoted…
