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AFJN Letter to US Secretary of State for Lasting Peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ahead of your August 2022 meetings with leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) (a non-partisan coalition of 28 US-based religious communities) urges frank discussions on the following issues: Rwanda’s violations of DRC’s territorial integrity, bad governance in the DRC, and reasons why the UN peacekeepers should leave.
A Campaign Against Drug Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Early Marriage in Jos, Nigeria
Led by AFJN-Nigeria and AFJN Youth, the religious women with the trained youth, and in partnership with the government agencies, took to the streets, markets, community centers educating the populations. A week before the campaign the participating youths were educated on these issues.
AFJN Welcome’s Garrett Wright – 2022 Summer Intern
Garrett Wright is a Senior at Indiana University majoring in Law and Public Policy and minoring in International Relations and Philosophy. Garrett has served in multiple roles on IU’s campus including Speaker of the House for the university’s student congress
Juneteenth: A time of celebration and reflection
AFJN encourages all Americans and people of goodwill to use this day to reflect on our shared Christian calling for racial equity and find ways to take action in our own communities. As we celebrate this moment, let us also take the time to reflect that this is more than a celebration. It is a day of remembering. A day of honoring. A day of giving thanks. And yes, it is a day of talking about what is happening right now.
Invitation Sign on (à Signer): Letter to Pope Francis/ Lettre au Pape François Avant son voyage Reportée en Afrique en Juillet #2
Votre Sainteté, nous vous prions de mentionner ces problèmes dans votre message aux citoyens des pays hôtes, aux dirigeants politiques africains et à toutes les personnes de bonne volonté dans le monde. Faites savoir aux personnes affectées que nous ne sommes pas indifférents à leur souffrance et que nous ne souhaitons pas être complices par notre silence.
Condemnation of the Terrorist Attack Targeting Christian Churches in Nigeria
As we mourn our loved ones, we want those who committed this atrocity to know that no force can stand against freedom to practice any religion and other gains we as Nigerians have had during the last decade in beginning to awaken to our need to live without intimidation by any group.
Letter to Pope Francis Ahead of His Visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan
Africa Faith and Justice Network3025 4th St NE, FL2Washington, DC 20017 June 08, 2022 His Holiness, Pope…
Invitation Sign on (à Signer): Letter to Pope Francis/ Lettre au Pape François Avant son voyage Reportée en Afrique
Votre Sainteté, nous vous prions de mentionner ces problèmes dans votre message aux citoyens des pays hôtes, aux dirigeants politiques africains et à toutes les personnes de bonne volonté dans le monde. Faites savoir aux personnes affectées que nous ne sommes pas indifférents à leur souffrance et que nous ne souhaitons pas être complices par notre silence.
Add Your Name to Letter to Pope Fancis/Signez La Lettre au Pape François
We write to bring to your attention some of the current challenges the continent of Africa is facing. We ask to use your offices to mobilize once again the whole of Africa to find adequate solutions.
Press Statement on Owo town, Nigeria Church Massacre
Washington, DC – On June 5, 2022, Pentecost Sunday, gunmen armed with explosives opened fire in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo town killing at least 50 people and wounding many more. Ondo State is largely known as one of the more peaceful states in Nigeria. In response to the massacre, the Catholic Diocese of Ondo’s Directorate of Social Communications issued a press release calling for “peace and normalcy to return.”
AFJN Video Reflections on Africa Liberation Day 2022
AFJN Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers provides a video reflection on Africa Liberation Day 2022
Webinar – Africa Liberation Week: The Impact of COVID-19 on African Countries
You are invited to “Africa Liberation Week: The Impact of COVID-19 on African Countries” on May 26, 2022 at 12 pm EDT (US and Canada). This event will feature AFJN’s Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers and is hosted by Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity. Other speakers include: Professor Ruth Oniang’o, Rural Outreach Africa, Dr. Nicaise Ndembi, Senior Science Advisor to the Africa CDC Director and Research (invited), and Seraphine Manirambona, Africa Union Mission in Washington, DC (invited).
Press Release and Communique: A Call to Join Hands to Tackle Drug Abuse, Ritual Killings, and Cultism in Nigeria and Fashion a Better Future with Our Youths
For Immediate ReleaseMay 19, 2022Contact 1: Sr. Bernadette Okure, SHCJ National CoordinatorContact 2: Sr. Fidelia Aloa, Secretary…
Press Release: The Africa Faith and Justice Network Welcomes Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers as the New Executive Director
“Dr. Rogers comes highly recommended and has a breadth of knowledge and experiences that will serve him well in his new leadership role. I believe his grasp of the realities of what is happening in Africa and his vision will set AFJN up for a solid future.”
Civil Society Organizations to IMF: Recycle and Issue New SDRs
We, the undersigned organizations, thank the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for issuing a historic $650 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in August 2021 to respond to the unprecedented global economic crisis caused by Covid-19 pandemic. The resources were a lifeline for developing countries.
Re: Urge US Senate to Support Special Drawing Rights Recycling
March 23, 2022 The Honorable Senators (Sent to All 100)United States SenateWashington, D.C. 20510 Re: Urge US…
Press Statement: AFJN Calls Nations to Ensure Equal Treatment of Refugees Fleeing Ukraine, Including Africans
AFJN Calls Nations to Ensure Equal Treatment of Refugees Fleeing Ukraine, Including Africans
AFJN Signs: Africa People’s Summit Joint Declaration
“Whatever is done for Africa without the African people is not for Africa.”A joint declaration of Social Movements and Peasant farmers, Faith-Based Organizations and CSO delivered at the “African People’s Summit” ahead of the 6th EU-Africa Summit, demanding more space for CSO and measures to guarantee land justice and agroecology.
