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Les femmes et les jeunes, premières victimes des menaces sécuritaires en Afrique de l’Ouest
Les femmes et les jeunes, premières victimes des menaces sécuritaires en Afrique de l’Ouest La 3ème session d’échanges thématiques du Groupe de travail Femmes, Jeunes Paix et Sécurité en Afrique de l’Ouest et le Sahel (GTFJPS…
SRSG Mohammed Ibn Chambas briefs the Security Council on the situation of West Africa region and the Sahel. 13 July 2017 - United Nations, New York.
”Traditional and new drivers of insecurity are hampering efforts for developpement in West Africa and the Sahel”
West Africa and the Sahel have recently witnessed positive progress in democratic consolidation. However the security situation remains of a great concern. It was in substance the message of the Special Representative and…
The SRSG Mohamed Ibn Chambas met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Côte d'Ivoire, 19 July 2017 in Abidjan.
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Mohamed Ibn Chambas concludes his visit to Côte d'Ivoire
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, concluded today a two-day visit to Abidjan, where he held a series of…
International conference on hybrid safety governance in Africa, 21 to 22 July 2017 in Accra, Ghana.
UNOWAS promotes United Nations sustaining peace approach
An international conference on hybrid safety governance in Africa was held from 21 to 22 July 2017 in Accra, capital of Ghana. Organized by the African Security Sector Network (ASSN), the objective of this conference was to…
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An exchange seminar on lessons learned from 2015-2016 elections in West Africa
The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division (DAE) of the Department of Political Affairs, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Organized…
Security creates the space where other development, political economic and social developments can take place. Credit: IFAD
The SSR, a pilar for peace and stability in West Africa and the Sahel
Today, West Africa and the Sahel region is considered to be one of the main regions on the African continent to make significant progress in the area of security sector reform. Both at the policy and national levels…
Security Forces traning on Press Freedom, Freedom of Expression and the Safety of Journalists in Mali. © UNESCO
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UNOWAS supports SRR processes in the sub-region
Since its establishement, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel has been engaged to supporting governements and partners to implement ambitions SSR programs. To consolidate peace and security, many countries…
Mr. Pierre Lapaque, UNODC Regional Representative
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Pierre Lapaque, UNODC Regional Representative: “In West Africa, insecurity comes partially from the security sector itself”
The United Nations Organisation against Drugs and Crime (UNODC) plays an important role in the fight against terrorism, illicit trafficking, organised crime and corruption. It is also mandated to contribute to strengthening…
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The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel condemns terrorist attack of 13 August in Ouagadougou
Dakar, 14 August 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, condemns in the strongest terms the…
Secretary-General appoints Ruby Sandhu-Rojon of the United States as Deputy Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Ruby Sandhu-Rojon as his new Deputy Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel. Ms. Sandhu-Rojon succeeds Hiroute Guebre Sellassie…