A new campaign launched in January in response to pervasive cases of witch persecution and related abuses in Africa is now facing additional challenges as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 could trigger even more witchcraft allegations in African communities, but it presents educational opportunities as well.
Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW) was launched to supply the missing link of activism in the campaign for the eradication of witch-hunting in Africa. However, the mission faces many challenges.
Anti-witch posters displayed in Africa.