The November 2011 edition of AEFJN's Forum for Action is now online. It contains articles on the ethical responsibility of the Church on the climate issue, on the clean up of the Ogoniland oil spills, which will take decades, on the spread of Libyan arms in the Sahel, on the production of medicines in Africa and on the EU's attempt to force African countries to sign EPAs.
The national election campaign officially started the 28th October in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), exactly one month ahead of historic presidential and legislative elections, scheduled for November 28 2011. 41 humanitarian and human rights organizations, among them AEFJN, have expressed concern about the high political tension and deteriorating security situation. They have called upon all Congolese and international actors involved to take urgent measures to prevent electoral violence, better protect civilians and ensure credible, free and fair elections.World Day for Water - take action
The UN has designated 22 March of each year as the World Day for Water as a means of focusing attention on the the need for sustainable management of freshwater resources.
World Water Day 2011 focuses on the issue “Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge”. Visit the website www.worldwaterday.org to see what action you can take.
You can also use the Seven Weeks for Water: Water, Conflict and Just Peace toolkit prepared by the Ecumenical Water Network (EWN) to learn more about how the lack of clean water impacts on many lives and many issues. The EWN is a network of churches and Christian organisations promoting people's access to water around the world. You can download the toolkit with ideas and resources for activities around World Water Day by visiting -