AFJN News, Articles, and Information
Over the past six years, the Africa Faith and Justice Network Women Empowerment Project (AFJN WEP) has been mobilizing and training sisters in advocacy in Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The training, part of the...
On March 21, 2023 Sr. Nkechi Iwuoha, PHJC was interviewed on African Catholic Voices, a service by the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network, about her vocation of service. Sr. Nkechi serves as the Board Chair of the Africa Faith and Justice Network and...
Despite decades of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to forget about the unfolding human tragedy happening there on a daily basis will be a grave mistake. For decades, the DRC’s provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri have been overwhelmed by a...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), the Dominicans for Justice and Peace, and Talitha Kum Africa invite you to “Tackling Human Trafficking in Africa: Catholic Sisters Share Successful Advocacy Strategies" on April 5, 2023, 11:00 am (ET US and Canada). This...
Join the Africa Faith and Justice Network and Friends of the Congo for "Crisis in the Congo: Voices from the Frontlines" with Justine Masika and Pascal Mugaruka, recently arrived in Washington, DC from Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). They will provide...
On March 8, 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD), Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) celebrates the achievements of all women in the world. We raise awareness about the challenges that persist, and we urge everyone to take action to drive gender parity. Today, in...
Sr. Maria Colonata welcoming during Africa Faith and Justice Network Sponsored Training on Advocacy / Uganda Sr. Ignatia and Sr. Catherine in Atebubu/Ghana talking to the Community about the threat of Ago-colonialism and the importance educating the girl child...
January 2023 Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers' article "Will 2023 Be The Defining Moment for Sustaining Democracy in Africa" was featured in the "maiden edition" of Sierra Eye Digital Magazine that was posted on twitter @sierraeyesalone on January 29, 2023 on page 22. Click...
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 5, 2023 The African Legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Washington, DC - Today, the world celebrated the Funeral Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square Rome. Over 200,000 visitors paid their respects to the late Pope...