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Event: Unraveling Child Labor in the Mining Industry in the Congo Basin
The Africa Faith and Justice Network invites you to join our Policy Analyst, Ntama Bahati Jacques, for a United Nations Civil Society Organization Side Event “Unraveling Child Labor in the Mining Industry in the Congo Basin” on Saturday, June 18, 2021 at 9:00 am (EDT US and Canada and 14:00 pm Kinshasa). To register click here.
AFJN Reflections on the International Day of the African Child
AFJN’s Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN provides reflections on the International Day of the African Child and the video premiere of Mmadueke Onyinye Silvia’s spoken poem “Africa, My Africa”
Welcome AFJN’s 2021 Summer Interns
Join AFJN in welcoming our 2021 Summer Interns: Josh Schlicht and Jared Watkins
AFJN mentioned in Global Sisters report on Trafficking in Nigeria
On May 20th, 2021, the National Catholic Reporter’s Global Sisters Report published an article titled, “Sisters fight Nigeria trafficking with networking, advocacy and collaboration” by Patrick Egwu.
AFJN’s Policy Analyst Jacques Bahati featured in joint letter to U.S. Secretary of State
On March 23rd, 2021, the Human Rights Watch featured an article titled “The Need for a US Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region”.
AFJN mentioned as signer in Human Rights Watch letter to U.S. Secretary of State
On March 23rd, 2021, the Human Rights Watch published an article titled “Need to appoint a US special envoy for the Great Lakes. Joint Letter to United States Secretary of State”.
AFJN mentioned as signer to joint letter to the U.S. Secretary of State regarding violence in Great Lakes region of Africa
On March 23rd, 2021, allAfrica published a press release titled “Central Africa: The Need for a US Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region” written by The Human Rights Watch.
AFJN Signs Open Letter to G20 Finance Ministers and the IMF
AFJN was mentioned in an article by Latindadd titled “Civil Society Organizations Call for Quick Special Drawing Rights Allocation”.
A Call To Peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
By Iman Mekonen Edited by Ntama Bahati The ongoing armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has displaced…
The first African women to address the U.N. General Assembly
Out of the 193 total United Nations (UN) Member states, 54 represent African countries. Only four women representing their own countries have addressed its General Assembly. This is an important forum for a head of state to not only represent their country internationally, but also to stand out by making the country’s position on issues known on an international scale.
AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure featured in an Katolicka Agencja Informacyjna article on Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate
On August 14th, 2020, the AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure was questioned on his thoughts regarding the controversy of Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate in the article “‘Left-wing anti-Catholic’ – Catholics about a candidate for US Vice President”.
AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure featured in Crux on Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate
On August 13th, 2020, the AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure was questioned on his thoughts regarding the controversy of Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate in the article “Black Catholics Laud Harris Pick; Others Scrutinize Past Record”.
AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure America Magazine/Catholic News Service on Kamala Harris
On August 13, 2020, Catholic News Service’s journalist Mark Pattison’s article “Black Catholics laud Kamala Harris pick; others scrutinize past record” quote Rev. Aniedi Okure on the historic instance.
AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure featured in Kerknet on Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate
On August 13th, 2020, the AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure was questioned on his thoughts regarding the controversy of Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate in the Kerknet article, “Kamala Harris Is Not Only Criticized By Donald Trump”.
AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure featured in the Catholic Courier on Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate
On August 13th, 2020, the AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure was questioned on his thoughts regarding the controversy of Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate in the article, “Black Catholics Laud Kamala Harris Pick; Others Scrutinize Past Record”.
AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure featured in The Tablet Catholic Newspaper on Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate
On August 13th, 2020, the AFJN Exe. Dir. Aniedi Okure was questioned on his thoughts regarding the controversy of Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate in the article “Some Black Catholics Laud Harris Pick While Others Scrutinize Past Record”.
“When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” – African Proverb
Inspired by the African Proverb, on June 22nd and 23rd, Nigerian youth gathered online to unite in an effort to combat sexual violence. The two-day workshop, Voices for Change, sponsored by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) Nigeria, had over 68 youth participants who ranged from high school freshmen to university graduate students. During the workshop participants learned how to identify sexual violence, participated in advocacy training, and took action.
Ghanian flag designer Theodosiah Okoh recognized as Revolutionary
By Chazmine A. Moore Theodisiah Okoh is the artistic designer behind Ghana’s flag, which is no small…
Welcome to Our 2020 Summer Intern, Mia Kilpatrick
Mia Kilpatrick just completed her sophomore year at Wofford College. She is majoring in International Affairs and…
AFJN featured in ACI Afrique on reflecting about organized crime and Africa Day
On May 26th, 2020, ACI Afrique published an article titled “A l’occasion de la Journée de l’Afrique, les Africains ont été invités à “protéger leur patrimoine contre les agents du crime organis锑.
