Africa Faith and Justice Network
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 Mentioned in The Guardian Nigeria News on Small Arms Proliferation in Africa
On October, 26, 2020, Timileyin Omilana notes the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s (AFJN) position that “the persistence and the complication of wars in Africa are partially due to small arms proliferation” in the article “How proliferation of small arms is enhancing violence in Nigeria, says report” published in The Guardian Nigeria News. Read the full article here.
Tell Senate to Support a Global Strategy to fight COVID-19
To prevent and stop the global economy from further collapsing, as was the case in 2008, to protect further losses of U.S. jobs, and to save lives the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) is asking the Senate to support the issuance of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The SDRs are special bonds to member nations and SDRs do not cost the U.S. anything. We are also asking for debt relief and additional foreign aid to respond to humanitarian crises and COVID-19 related challenges.
Welcome to Our 2020 Fall Intern, Iman Mekonen
Iman is a junior at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she majors in international social justice studies and minors in political science. She is also studying Arabic as her language of choice. In the local community, she serves as a youth mentor for underrepresented communities and is a member of VCU Globe, a globally focused organization that interacts with international students and community members. At VCU, Iman works as the editor of the Spectrum (Arts & Culture) section of The Commonwealth Times, VCU’s student newspaper, where she reports on the arts and culture scene in Richmond.
AFJN Seeks New Executive Director
The African Faith & Justice Network (AFJN), a Catholic education and advocacy network based in Washington DC, seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead the network’s growing impact in Africa and the U.S. The position involves advocacy with U.S and African Government entities as well as significant travel to Africa.
“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-Uganda on Jubilee Radio Talking About Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19
The Africa Faith and Justice Network Uganda Chapter of women religious have been talking about the domestic…
AFJN featured in Dire.it interview with AFJN Exe. Director, Rev. Aniedi Okure, OP
“Oggi il piazzale di fronte alla Casa Bianca e’ tornato a riempirsi; e neri e bianchi protestano insieme, perche’ ormai e’ chiaro che la retorica divisiva di Donald Trump sta contribuendo a un aumento degli incidenti razziali“.
AFJN featured in Misyjne.pl
Budowanie pokoju, rozwój, poszanowanie godności ludzkiej i wspólna walka z koronawirusem były tematami tegorocznego „Dnia Afryki”, podczas którego przedstawiciele polityki, biznesu, społeczeństwa obywatelskiego i Kościołów na kontynencie afrykańskim upamiętnili 25 maja założenie obecnej Unii Afrykańskiej, która powstała tego dnia w 1963 r.
AFJN-Nigeria mentioned in Global Sister Report on Anti-Trafficking Fight
Human trafficking involves a complex ring of agents — recruiters, transporters, airport and embassy officials — with false promises and enticing images of a life abroad.
Comboni Missionaries highlight AFJN’s work on children’s rights in Nigeria
The Comboni Missionaries, an AFJN Organizational Members, featured a story about our work on child protection in…
AFJN mentioned in DeWereldMorgen.be
Om deze vraag te beantwoorden, moeten we eerst kijken naar het systeem dat we in België en Europa hebben geërfd.
AFJN mentioned in Business Wire/Conrad N. Hilton Foundation press release
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that 15 grants were approved, totaling more than $32 million during the fourth quarter of 2019.
AFJN featured in National Catholic Reporter on child rights in Nigeria
When Uzo Obinna turned 10, he stopped going to school because his family could not afford the fees anymore.
AFJN Uganda mentioned in The Tablet on human trafficking
As violence escalated last weekend in the latest of four months of protest, Cardinal Joseph Zen, Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong, laid the blame firmly with the Hong Kong authorities.
AFJN mentioned in Monitor on human trafficking in Uganda
The Association of the Religious in Uganda (ARU), Fort Portal Diocese in partnership with Africa Faith and Justice Network Uganda (AFJN) have kicked off a campaign to curb human trafficking.
AFJN mentioned in Global Sisters Report on human trafficking in Nigeria
Fatima Atewe, a single mother, knew it would be hard work, but she was excited to start a new job loading bricks into delivery trucks, earning as much as $27 a day.
AFJN featured in Global Sisters Report on human trafficking in Uganda
“We are tired,” “This is too much,” “I am angry”: These were some of the comments sisters in Uganda made, after study and reflection on how the social teachings of the Catholic Church parallel to social issues affecting Uganda.
