Africa
Dr. Rogers’ article published in SiERRAEYE Digital Magazine on the significance African elections in 2023
January 2023 Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers’ article “Will 2023 Be The Defining Moment for Sustaining Democracy in…
Organizations Tell Congress to Support the Counter-Kleptocracy Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 10, 2021 Washington, DC – Today, the Africa Faith and Justice Network along with over…
Action Alert: Tell White House to Support Global Vaccine Access!
Today, join the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and other organizations by calling on White House Coronavirus…
World Day Against Child Labor – 12 June
The Africa Faith and Justice Network has been advocating for an end to child labour for years. We talk about fair labor practices and justice within our educational, advocacy, and empowerment workshops. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, we highlight the inherent dignity of every human being, no matter what age.
Press Statement: Africa Faith and Justice Network Applauds WTO Firsts in the Appointment of Nigerian Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) voted to appoint Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, from Nigeria, as Director-General beginning March 1, 2021. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is both the first African and the first female appointed to this position.
Global Sisters Report: A dream coming true, Mobilizing African sisters for systemic change
To harness African sisters’ enormous potential to work for a more just society and to engage in…
“Land Grab in Africa; Hispanic Heritage Month; and South African Musical Group Mafikizolo”
Bahati Jacques, AFJN Policy Analyst on WPFW’s Africa Now program to discuss Land Grab in Africa and…
Rev. Aniedi Okure on UN making policies to benefit Africa- Straight Talk Africa
UN policies must benefit Africa
Straight Talk Africa Host Shaka and Rev. Aniedi Okure Discuss the Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Rev. Aniedi talks about the legacy of Pope benedict XVI
Straight Talk Africa – Rev. Aniedi Okure Comments on Pope’s Africa Trip
The pope visit is historic
AFJN’s Rev. Aniedi Okure and Jacques Bahati on NPR’s All things considered on Catholicism in Africa
When Pope Benedict XVI said he was stepping down, he broke a tradition that had been in place since 1415.
“A little office that reaches a continent”
AFJN in the National Catholic Reporter under the headline “A little office that reaches a continent” (July 20,…
How Do Your Representatives Vote on African Issues?
One of the most important parts of advocacy work is having the capability and confidence to communicate…
HIV/AIDS and Africa: The Scourge of Our Generation
Today, all churches are living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. As God’s grace holds inclusive love for all humanity, we are compelled to work together to stop the spread of the deadly virus.
