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Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN Presents at United Nations Parallel Event
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…
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2023 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities
Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2023 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities
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AFJN Exe. Dir. Rogers on Straight Talk Africa
On February 28, 2024 AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was featured on “Why Does Russia Need Africa?” Straight Talk Africa.
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Empowering Community: AFJN Launches Monitoring Program to Combat Corruption in Cameroon’s Justice System
On December 13, 2023, AFJN, in partnership with the Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Bafoussam and the Mayor of Foumbot Commune, launched the Strategic Monitoring Committee (SMC) in Western Cameroon. This innovative initiative, which is part of AFJN Just Governance program, marks a significant milestone in AFJN’s ongoing efforts to address the…
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AFJN Urges Senegal Government to Honor February Election Date
The Africa Faith and Justice Network urges Senegal’s President Macky Sall to honor the original election date of February 25, 2024.
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Cameroon: AFJN’s Mobile Court Initiative Facilitates Access to Birth Certificate
As part of AFJN’s Just Governance program, AFJN organized a mobile court on August 16, 2023, in partnership with the First Instance Court in Foumbot and the Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Bafoussam. This initiative focused on providing birth certificates to school-age children who lacked this essential document. The mobile court facilitated…
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AFJN Welcomes Jolade Oshinkanlu and Jasmina Storen – Spring Interns
AFJN welcomes Jolade Oshinkanlu and Jasmina Storen as our 2024 Spring Interns!
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In the News: AFJN Exe. Dir. on VOA’s Africa 54 about Sierra Leone Former President’s Treason Charge
In the News: On January 5, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was interviewed by Esther Githui-Ewart on Voice of America’s Africa 54 “Analysis: Former Sierra Leone President Koroma Charged with Treason.”
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AFJN Exe. Dir. Interviewed on Go Forth Podcast
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.
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Compliments of the Season from the AFJN Family to You
Compliments of the Season. Merry Christmas!
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Giving Tuesday – Consider Giving to AFJN
Consider giving to Africa Faith and Justice Network this Giving Tuesday
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AFJN Joins 131 Others Calling for Temporary Protected Status for the DRC
On November 9, 2023, AFJN was one of 131 organizations and leaders who sent a letter to President Biden, Secretary Blinken, and Secretary Mayorkas calling for them “to designate the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) [due to the] escalating armed conflicts [that] have further aggravated a dire humanitarian crisis”.
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AFJN urges the Biden administration to implement The White House Global Water Strategy for Africa
In a meeting with US Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) on Thursday, November 2, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) urged the Biden administration to implement The White House Global Water Security Action Plan that was published by the administration in 2022. Conveying the message to the Senator at his Capitol Hill office, we…
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AFJN 40th Keynote Address by Kabba Featured in Salone Messenger
On October 16, 2023, Sallu Kamuskay wrote an article “Alie Kabba delivers keynote address on US-Africa relations at 40th Conference of Africa Faith & Justice Network” highlighting the keynote address given by Ambassador Kabba during AFJN’s 40th Anniversary.
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40 Years of AFJN Featured in NCR Ahead of 40th Anniversary
On October 13, 2023 National Catholic Reporter author Aleja Hertzler-McCain wrote “Africa Faith and Justice Network marks 40 years of advancing advocacy”. The article includes interview with current and past AFJN leadership and discusses the transformation of AFJN over the years.
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United Nations: AFJN’s Written submission to the Peacebuilding Commission’s Ministerial Meeting
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reform (Action 8): AFJN advocates for an inclusive UNSC representing a broader spectrum of nations. Decisions affecting global peace must include representatives from the countries and continents most impacted by insecurity. Diverse voices from the diverse cultures must be represented to ensure that no select few would monopolize the resolutions.
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AFJN Land Grabbing Advocacy Featured in My Joy Online
On September 5, 2023, My Joy Online published, “Some multinational firms engaged in land grabbing in Ghana under the guise of investment – NGO sounds alarm”, an article discussing the recent land grabbing advocacy awareness program AFJN held in Ghana. Read the article or listen
