by afjnghana | Jul 11, 2023 | News
Preamble: Boukuru Community in the Sagnarigu district in Tamale was among the first three communities suggested to AFJN to make their official entry after the advocacy training workshop participants had in Tamale. Boukurugu community became a very unique place when it...
by afjnghana | May 19, 2023 | News
We had the privilege of meeting with the Regional Chief Imam and Imams at the Tamale Central Mosque. The warm reception and engaging discussions made our visit truly memorable. We shared our mission and vision of promoting justice, equality, and social progress, and...
by afjnghana | May 19, 2023 | News
We are delighted to share that AFJN recently had the opportunity to visit the Gbewa Palace in Yendi. Although we missed the chance to meet His Majesty the King of Dagbon, we were warmly received by his chiefs and elders. Our purpose was to deliver an important message...
by afjnghana | May 19, 2023 | News
AFJN recently had the privilege of visiting the department heads and coordinators for Children and Gender under the Ministry for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, as well as CHRAJ (Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice). Our discussions...
by afjnghana | May 19, 2023 | News
AFJN had a productive meeting with the Northern Regional Minister, represented by the Regional Chief Executive. We discussed ending early marriage, emphasizing the importance of girl child education. Collaborating together, we aim to alleviate this issue and empower...
by afjnghana | May 19, 2023 | News
AFJN Ghana recently made courtesy calls to leaders to discuss crucial issues regarding the rights and well-being of the girl child: 1. We addressed the importance of protecting and empowering girls, focusing on education and combating child marriage during our visit...
by afjnghana | May 19, 2023 | News
We have had the privilege of visiting the Regional Education Director of the Northern Region to engage in a crucial discussion about the devastating effects of child marriage in our society. During the meeting, we highlighted the urgent need for collaborative efforts...
by afjnghana | May 19, 2023 | News
A week-long of advocacy in action begins with debriefing sessions with some members of the core, and then engaging with selected major stakeholders in Tamale and Yendi. It was a wonderful time together and a lot of learning. Thank you Sr Eucharia and Fr. Aniedi who...
by afjnghana | Mar 13, 2023 | News
The sisters of AFJN-Ghana visited two communities to engage community members on the issue of early child marriage in the month of march. The first community they visited was Chifoyilli in the district of Tolon, Tamale, followed by Gbulahuga. During these visits, the...
by afjnghana | Jan 26, 2023 | News
The Bogkurugu Community is one of the communities with high incidents of early and forced marriages in the region.It is against this back drop that AFJN is holding advocacy meetings in these communities to change their mindset. The team first met with the elders of...
