An Easter Reflection for Africa As the African sun rises on Easter morning, we are reminded of the vibrant colors and rhythms of life. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a symbol of hope and renewal in the midst of our challenges and struggles. In many...
On April 18, 2025, AFJN is joining Maryknoll's Office for Global Concerns for their annual Good Friday "Way of the Cross for Peace & Justice." This outdoor event begins at noon (12:00 pm EDT) at the National Archives at 700 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. For...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Consultant, Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, was quoted in Cleopatra Eki’s article “Groups pledge to tackle child labour, domestic servitude in Lagos” in The Guardian on April 15, 2025. Read the full article here: ...
As we begin Holy Week: We pray for an end to conflicts and violence, that peace may flourish, and justice may prevail, bringing stability and security to all. We pray for wisdom and discernment for leaders, and for unity and compassion within communities, that all may...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, a member of the Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA), sent the "Call for Action on Mineral Traceability and Conflict Financing in Eastern DRC" letter to the PPA Leadership Team, urging them to take a clear...
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...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, as a member of the Jubilee USA Network, sent a letter to President Donald Trump on April 8, 2025 that reiterated how "debt relief and restructuring make effective economic and security policies, strengthening our country's global...
Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network's 2024 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Updates below. To download a pdf version, please click here.
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. Read the full...
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 8, 2025 International Women’s Day: Advocating for Women’s Dignity and Rights in Africa Washington, DC - Today, the Catholic Task Force on Africa (CTFA), a group of organizations and individuals collaborating on just US-Africa relations...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 8, 2025For media interviews contactLydia Andrews, Communications Manager Washington, DC - Today, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) was one of over 100 civil society organizations that endorsed the “International Women’s Day 2025:...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, invites you to "Navigating the Future of US-Africa Relations: Opportunities and Challenges in a Shifting Landscape." This hybrid event will take place on Tuesday, March 11 at 11:30 am at Open Gov Hub, 1100 13th St NW,...