AFJN Articles
“When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” – African Proverb
Inspired by the African Proverb, on June 22nd and 23rd, Nigerian youth gathered online to unite in an effort to combat sexual violence. The two-day workshop, Voices for Change, sponsored by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) Nigeria, had over 68 youth participants who ranged from high school freshmen to university graduate students. During the workshop participants learned how to identify sexual violence, participated in advocacy training, and took action.
The US is Not a Safe Haven for Foreign Human Rights Violators
The US has laws intended to ensure human rights abusers, like Correa, do not have a safe haven on its territory. Correa could face the death penalty or up to life in prison based on the guidelines of the 1994 Torture Statue. This statute requires for any person residing in the US, regardless of nationality, to be charged for torture abroad. Also, the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 prevents criminals from seeking asylum. However, the most legally cut-forward way, majority of the time, for US officials to prosecute war criminals is through immigration violations. The ICE and the US Department of Justice Criminal Division actively work to prevent criminals from entering the US.
Ghanian flag designer Theodosiah Okoh recognized as Revolutionary
By Chazmine A. Moore Theodisiah Okoh is the artistic designer behind Ghana’s flag, which is no small…
Juneteenth 2020: A reminder of unfinished business
By: Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP, PhD In 2020, we mark Juneteenth in the shadow of the callous…
Pas d’Africains Cobayes pour les Expérimentations du Vaccin Contre le Coronavirus: Andre Lite, Ministre des Droits Humain de la RDC
[Read in English] La pandémie de coronavirus a terrorisé le monde et nous a paralysés. Le nombre…
Africa Faith and Justice Network advocates for child rights in Nigeria
Nigeria currently has 13.2 million out-of-school children, according to Nigeria’s education board. Also, child labor has remained…
Welcome to our Fall Intern, Ebony Tyson
Ebony Tyson is a rising senior majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology at North…
Kenyans Fearful of Ebola
The country of Kenya so far has remained free of the Ebola virus that has plagued the…
List of Female African Presidents
Who is the first female President in Africa? How many female Presidents has Africa had so far? This is one of many unknown great stories of African women. In fact, the narrative we hear often is negative, portraying African woman’s struggle and never the triumph.
A Glove that translates sign language
Roy Allela is a 25-year-old Kenyan engineer who has recently received recognition for inventing smart gloves that…
A Briefing on Just Governance and the Work of the Catholic Church in Liberia
All are welcome to join the Africa Faith and Justice Network for a briefing on just governance and citizen participation in Liberia on August 7, 2018 from 10-12. At The Catholic University of America.
Ethiopia’s New Prime Minister Delivers Overdue Reforms
Since being appointed as Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister in April, Dr. Abiy Ahmed has expedited massive reform to enhance the economy which sparked a new hope for the future of Ethiopia. Before his tenure, Ethiopia faced three years of violent protests, human rights violations such as torture, politically motivated imprisonment and widespread corruption. The changes that Dr. Ahmed has already made to settle these issues include obtaining freedom for Ethiopian prisoners at home and abroad, lifting the state of emergency, and admitting that the regime used torture against political opponents in the past and has taken steps to make peace with Eritrea according to Abdullahi Boru Halakhe, a reporter from Al Jazeera.
Somali Youth Deported after 22 Years in the US
Recently the United States has had a fiery debate over immigration issues, generally centered around the southern border shared with Mexico. However, this is not the only area of the world that ICE is cracking down on refugees and immigrants. Plenty of people from Africa are being turned around, or even deported after many years spent in the United States in legal residency.
Annual Report: 2017 Activity Highlights & Updates
Dear Friends, Your outstanding support for the Africa Faith & Justice Network propelled us to new frontiers…
Pope Francis call for prayer and fasting for South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On Friday, February 23, 2018 Pope Francis called on people of faith and good will to observe…
Meet Ghana’s first female pilot, engineer and trainer
Patrecia Mawuli is raised in the rural village of Ghana where there is no electricity and water…
Nigerian Catholic Nuns held a Nationwide Day of Prayer on Ash Wednesday
[columns] [span4] We are thankful to CHANNELS TV for covering the event. To watch the video read…
Seychelles Named Most Improved Country for Climate and Energy Strategies
The 2018 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) just ranked the small African nation of Seychelles as the most…
Slave auction in Libya is ongoing
On the Calendar of the liturgy of the Catholic Church we remember and celebrates today February 8th Josephine Bakhita, a former slave who as a child was sold by her kidnappers to Arab slave traders. Josephine Bakhita was born in the village of Olgossa in the Darfur region of Sudan. As a slave she was sold many times including to the Italian Vice Consul, Callisto Legani in 1883 who later brought her to Italy. Like the migrants from Sub-Sahara Africa her journey to Italy took her through the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean.
