AFJN Articles
AFJN Reflections on the International Day of the African Child
AFJN’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN provides reflections on the International Day of the African Child and the video premiere of Mmadueke Onyinye Silvia’s spoken poem “Africa, My Africa”
World Day Against Child Labor – 12 June
The Africa Faith and Justice Network has been advocating for an end to child labour for years. We talk about fair labor practices and justice within our educational, advocacy, and empowerment workshops. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, we highlight the inherent dignity of every human being, no matter what age.
Welcome AFJN’s 2021 Summer Interns
Join AFJN in welcoming our 2021 Summer Interns: Josh Schlicht and Jared Watkins
AFJN Celebrates the 1-Year Anniversary of CALAR’s Declaration with a YouTube Video
On May 25, 2021, at 2:00 am ET (US and Canada; 9:00 am Kenya) the Africa Faith…
Letter to US Senate on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Waiver at the WTO
As an advocacy organization, we are deeply concerned about the global impact of COVID-19 especially on the African continent. Today, we are reaching out to request that you join the effort by Senators Sanders, Warren, Brown, and Baldwin urging President Biden to support the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights waiver at the World Trade Organization that will enable the acceleration of the global production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
A Statement on Increased Repression in Rwanda by Advocacy Network on Africa
April 2021 marks the 27th year since the events referred to as the Rwandan Genocide took place,…
AFJN Sends Letter to Senate in Support of the Establishment of the Senate Human Rights Commission
March 17, 2021 Re: Establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Republican Leader McConnell,…
Appointment of a Special Envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes Region
The Africa Faith and Justice Network is one of several organization who sent a letter to The…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo 25 Years and Still No Lasting Peace
The world was shocked on February 22, 2021 when news of the ambush and killing of the Italian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hit the media. What the world, and many media outlets, failed to report is that crimes like these are hardly new. The killing of such a high profiled political appointment as Ambassador Luca Attanassio only brought attention to a crisis that the Congolese have been facing in this region for over 20 years despite the presence of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces. The high level of insecurity in this region of the DRC has been ongoing with the most recent events being the killing of Ambassador Attanassio.
Africa Faith and Justice Network 2020 End of Year Report: Activities and Highlights
Read the End of Year Report and learn how the Africa Faith and Justice Network managed to further in our mission even amid the COVID Pandemic.
Press Statement: Coalition Urges Biden Administration to Have a Global Response to Covid-19
On Thursday, a coalition of dozens of organizations, including the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), sent a letter to President-Elect Joseph Biden urging him to support a global response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Is Foreign Aid to Africa Relevant?
Have you seen a country developed by foreign aid? An African proverb says:”the receiving hand is always…
No to Military Coups and Reward to Coups Leader: The Case of Mali
December 2, 2020By Mariah Omer, AFJN Intern Both the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of…
The first African women to address the U.N. General Assembly
Out of the 193 total United Nations (UN) Member states, 54 represent African countries. Only four women representing their own countries have addressed its General Assembly. This is an important forum for a head of state to not only represent their country internationally, but also to stand out by making the country’s position on issues known on an international scale.
Africans Among Time Magazine 2020 World’s Most Influential People
This year’s prestigious Time 100 most influential people was released on Sept. 23. Among them is Julie…
Rev. Thomas P. Tunney, C.S.Sp., Former AFJN Board of Directors Member, Enters Eternal Life
Fr. Thomas P. Tunney, C.S.Sp. of Bethel Park, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and former member of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN)’s Board of Directors (2013-2017), died peacefully on October 14, 2020 at Manor Care in Whitehall, PA. He was 85 years old.
AFJN Welcomes Fall 2020 Interns!
The Africa Faith and Justice Network welcomes our fall interns: Yousra Hasona, Iman Mekonen, and Mariah Omer.
