Women’s Empowerment
In the News: Sr. Eucharia featured in Global Sisters Report
On November 4, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, Africa Faith and Justice Network Women Empowerment Coordinator, was one of several religious quoted in Chris Herlinger, Doreen Ajiambo, and Rhina Guidos’ article “For sisters outside the US, the ‘stakes are high’ in 2024 election” featured Global Sisters Report.
In the News: Sr. Eucharia Quoted in Global Sisters Report on the 2024 Election
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, was quoted in Chris Herlinger, Doreen Ajiambo and Rhina Guidos’s November 4, 2024 article “For sisters outside the US, the ‘stakes are high’ in 2024 election” featured in Global Sisters Report.
In the News: AFJN featured in Global Sisters Report on Sister Empowerment
On October 10, AFJN was featured in Doreen Ajiambo and Chris Herlinger’s “ASEC uplifts ‘entire communities’ in Africa in 25 years of educating sisters” article in Global Sisters Report.
In the News: AFJN’s Fr. Okure Featured in Vanguard on GMOs
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Consultant, Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, was quoted in Gabriel Ewepu’s article “GMOs not panacea to hunger in Nigeria – HOMEF” in Vanguard” on July 31, 2024.
AFJN Executive Director Addresses High-Level UN-ECOSOC Segment on the Land Grabbing in Africa
On July 17, 2024, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), had the privilege of addressing the ministerial plenary at the 2024 United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) High-Level Segment in New York. The theme of the general debate was “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: delivering sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions.”
In the News: Dr. Rogers Quoted in La Croix International
On July 16, Dr. Rogers was quoted in Mark Pattison’s article “US bishops announce staff cuts targeting…
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit “Faith in Action: Advancing Human Rights and Peace for All” an in-person event.
Civil Society Policy Forum Event on Governance Reform
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).
Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN Presents at United Nations Parallel Event
On March 16, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, AFJN Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, presented at the United Nations’…
2023 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities
Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2023 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities
Youth in Abuja Nigeria say “No” to Domestic Servitude and Child Trafficking
In view of this, in March 26 and June 3, 2023, Africa Faith and Justice Network Nigeria organized a day workshop for the youths of Sacred Heart Parish, Airport and St. Kizito Parish, Kuje both in Abuja. The workshop was targeted at galvanize the energy of these youths to work together to end domestic servitude and human trafficking and to educate and sensitize them on the dangers of these vices which is predominantly harming the youths.
AFJN Sr. Eucharia Madueke’s Article Featured in Global Sisters Report on work in Ghana
On June 6, 2023, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN’s article “Through Africa Faith and Justice Network, sisters fight…
AFJN Women Empowerment workshop featured in InfoGuide Nigeria
On May 4, 2023 InfoGuide Nigeria’s article “Group educates Jos residents on social justice, stability” featured the workshop “Which way Nigeria”. The interfaith event was part of AFJN’s Women Empowerment Project and was in partnership with the Youth wings of Christian Association of Nigeria, (YOWICAN), and Jama’atu Nasri Islam, (JNI).
Funding Gap Projected to Undercut Sub-Saharan African Growth Says IMF Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 14, 2023 Funding Gap Projected to Undercut Sub-Saharan African Growth Says IMF Report Washington,…
Working Together to End Child and Early Marriage in Ghana and Nigeria
In October 2022, AFJN WEP received a three-year grant from the Conrad Hilton Foundation (Sisters Initiative) to build the capacity of sisters and the local communities towards ending child and early marriage and domestic servitude in Ghana and Nigeria. These projects took off in Ghana and Nigeria in November and December 2022 respectively.
Tackling Human Trafficking in Africa: Catholic Sisters Share Successful Advocacy Strategies
Join Africa Faith and Justice Network, the Advocacy Network for Africa, Africans Rising, and American Friends Service Committee for a webinar on Friday, December 9th. Ahead of the US-Africa Leaders Summit, a sterling collection of deeply-experienced Africa experts will unpack the issues of Climate Injustice, Looming Famine, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Raging Wars. Individually and collectively, these emergencies are snuffing out African lives and inflicting serious pain and suffering.
On International Women’s Day, AFJN Stands with African Women
On March 8, 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD), Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) celebrates the achievements of all women in the world. We raise awareness about the challenges that persist, and we urge everyone to take action to drive gender parity. Today, in our ministry, we celebrate the strength and power of women worldwide, and send a resounding shoutout to the important role of Catholic nuns whose tireless passion for social justice has helped advance the rights of women in Africa for 40 years. We reaffirm that women are the center of society and familyhood, sharing with God the creative process of life, and believe that women’s rights are essentially human rights.
AFJN Women Leaders Changing Structures of Oppression
In our ministry, we celebrate the strength and power of women worldwide, and send a resounding shoutout to the important role of Catholic nuns whose tireless passion for social justice has helped advance the rights of women in Africa for 40 years.
