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Event: Voice of People of Africa and African Descent
Join Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network Executive Director, as he speaks on the panel of “Voices of People of Africa and African Descent: Addressing Present Challenges to Equality and Non-Discrimination” a hybrid event held on April 16 at 8:00 am EDT (US/Canada).
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Coalition Letter to President Trump on Debt and Financial Reform
Coalition letter to President Donald Trump that reiterated how “debt relief and restructuring make effective economic and security policies, strengthening our country’s global moral leadership” and calling for “strong American leadership on debt relief and financial architecture reform.”
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AFJN Supports House Resolution for Reparations
On April 3rd, AFJN was part of a update call on the reintroduction of House Resolution 40 (Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act) with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-7)’s Office.
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2024 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Updates
Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2024 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights and Updates
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In the News: AFJN’s Fr. Okure Featured in Radio Nigeria Lagos
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Consultant, Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, was quoted in Innocent Onoh’s article “Coalition Established in Lagos to Tackle Child Labour and Domestic Servitude” in Radio Nigeria Lagos on April 1, 2025.
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Catholic Task Force on Africa – International Women’s Day: Advocating for Women’s Dignity and Rights in Africa Statement
Today, the Catholic Task Force on Africa (CTFA), a group of organizations and individuals collaborating on just US-Africa relations centered on Catholic social thought, issued the following statement in recognition of International Women’s Day. Celebrated annually on March 8, International Women’s Day is a global occasion that honors the achievements of women in social, economic, cultural, and political fields. The CTFA urgently calls for the support and uplifting of women across Africa. CTFA, as an organization committed to justice and equality, stands in solidarity with African women calling for meaningful action to support policies that uplift and protect them.
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Press Release: AFJN Endorses the International Women’s Day Statement on Women and AI
Today, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) was one of over 100 civil society organizations that endorsed the “International Women’s Day 2025: Statement Prepared by Soroptimist International and the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)” that highlights the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) to women and girls.
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Event: Navigating the Future of US-Africa Relations: Opportunities and Challenges in a Shifting Landscape
The recent shift in US policies towards Africa has raised concerns about the future of US-Africa relations, leaving vital programs uncertain. Despite this challenge, some experts see this ‘America First’ shift as an opportunity for African nations to accelerate economic self-sufficiency by transitioning beyond aid as evidenced in the Sahel and other regions of Africa.
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In the News: AFJN’s IVC Volunteer Kelly Maltagliati Featured in IVC Capital Corps Connector
On March 4, 2025, Ms. Kelly Maltagliati, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s (AFJN) Office Manager and Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) was featured in Christopher Kelly’s article “IVC Member Profile Kelly Maltagliati: Providing Office Support to Africa Faith & Justice Network” in the March edition of the IVC Capital Corps Connector.
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Coalition Letter to G-20 Finance Ministers
Letter from global faith leaders to G20 finance minister on the global debt crisis” to the G20 finance minister that “champion[s a] debt cancellation framework […] suspend[s] payments [, r]eforms International Financial Institutions [and s]upports the creation of a UN Debt Convention”.
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Press Release: AFJN Calls on Congress for US Action Against Rwanda’s Violation of Territorial Integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Washington, DC – On January 31, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) issued a call to action, sending a letter “Urgent Call for U.S. Action Against Rwanda’s Violation of DRC’s Territorial Integrity” to the United States (US) Secretary of State, and members of Congress. The letter appeals for immediate U.S. intervention to alleviate the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), sparked by worsening hostilities between the DRC armed forces and the Rwandan army allied to the M23 armed group. This crisis has intensified following M23’s takeover of Goma and expansion into South Kivu, prompting AFJN to warn of a looming “grave and humanitarian crisis” if the U.S. does not act.
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AFJN’s Urgent Call for U.S. Action Against Rwanda’s Violation of DRC’s Territorial Integrity
We are writing to bring to your attention the grave humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the Rwandan government has been violating the country’s territorial integrity. The Rwandan military has been using the March 23 (M23) rebel group, a Congolese Tutsi-led movement, to occupy key areas, including the recent occupation of North Kivu capital, Goma on January 23, 2025. This is the latest in a series of violent aggressions since M23 resumed its armed conflict against the DRC in early 2022.
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Press Statement – AFJN Urges President Trump to Uphold Commitments
On January 20, 2025, (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day) President-elect Donald Trump is expected to be sworn into the Office of the President of the United States (US) of America as the 47th President. Many in the African and immigrant communities have expressed concern around President Trump’s immigration priorities and global policies. Ahead of the Inauguration, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (a Catholic nonprofit organization focused on US-Africa policies) issued the following statement, in the hope that President Trump will assuage some of these concerns during his Inaugural Address:
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Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Healthy 2025
May the miracle of Christ’s birth bring you joy and fill your home with blessings. Thank you for your continued partnership. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year -AFJN Staff
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In the News: AFJN featured in National Catholic Reporter
On December 23, 2024 Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN was one of several religious quoted in Chris Herlinger’s “In a strife-filled world, sisters find hope in Advent” article featured in National Catholic Reporter.
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Happy Thanksgiving
May the God of love, hope, and peace fill your hearts with abundance and bless you throughout the years. AFJN is so grateful for your prayers, support, and witness.
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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.
