Justice
The Africa Faith and Justice Network advocates for justice both within the US and in Africa. AFJN’s work includes educating and tackling the different forms of injustice. Read about the different ways we are empowering women to fight injustice in the communities through the Women’s Empowerment Project. AFJN also has delved deeper into systemic injustice within the US and abroad and the new movement sparked by George Floyd’s death. AFJN advocated for release of prisoners with minor offenses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to uphold the Constitution.
Women’s Empowerment Project
AFJN’s Women’s Empowerment Project continues to be making strides in Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ghana. In 2021, AFJN expanded the program to include workshops in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Africa, religious sisters have taken to the airwaves talking about child labor, domestic and gender based violence, human trafficking, youth empowerment and other issues relevant to their communities. To learn more, click here.
Just Governance
AFJN continues in the fight against corruption by educating and advocating for increased transparency and accountability. Members of the community are being emboldened to stop paying bribes and demand integrity in their schools, businesses, communities, and governments.
CALAR Initiative – A Declaration: Africa Remember Who You Are
The Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration (CALAR), initiated by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), was launched on Africa’s Liberation Day on May 25, 2020 to mobilize Africans on the continent and in the diaspora in order to claim their rights and dignity and protect their heritage and resources against those whose actions continue to exploit Africa, and subjects Africans at home and abroad to all forms of indignities. Sign the Declaration, Pray for African Renewal, and watch the kickoff event video here.
Other Projects
AFJN has many projects going on to see some of the projects that we are focusing on at this time click here.
Latest News
- Kanuwloe: How Land Grabbing is displacing and impoverishing one Rural Community in Ghana’s Volta Region 10 Apr, 2024 - Through AFJN’s work, awareness has been raised in several communities in Ghana over the years. With support from our members, grantors and local partners, AFJN’s advocacy continues to play a crucial role in reversing the risk that undermines domestic efforts in increasing food production and food security for Africa’s vulnerable.
- Civil Society Policy Forum Event on Governance Reform 3 Apr, 2024 - 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).
- Happy Easter! 30 Mar, 2024 - Happy Easter from Africa Faith and Justice Network
- Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN Presents at United Nations Parallel Event 19 Mar, 2024 - On March 16, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, AFJN Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, presented at the United Nations’ parallel event “An Intergenerational Panel: Confronting Poverty Through Diverse Lenses” at the invitation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and Trinity University. This event brought together sisters and students to “discuss the concept of the feminization […]
- A Prayer for International Women’s Day 8 Mar, 2024 - Join AFJN as we pray on International Women's Day.
- 2023 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities 1 Mar, 2024 - Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network's 2023 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities
- AFJN Exe. Dir. Rogers on Straight Talk Africa 1 Mar, 2024 - On February 28, 2024 AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was featured on "Why Does Russia Need Africa?" Straight Talk Africa.
- AFJN Urges Senegal Government to Honor February Election Date 7 Feb, 2024 - The Africa Faith and Justice Network urges Senegal's President Macky Sall to honor the original election date of February 25, 2024.
- AFJN Exe. Dir. Interviewed on Go Forth Podcast 5 Jan, 2024 - On January 4, 2024, AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was interviewed on Go Forth, a podcast by the U.S. Catholic Mission Association.
- AFJN eBulletin | December 2023 29 Dec, 2023 - Read the AFJN eBulletin | December 2023