UNOWAS
United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel

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UNOWAS Support to Mano River Union

In cooperation with the MRU, UNOWAS works to address the threat of cross-border movements of armed groups and weapons as well as illicit trafficking in the sub-region. Since 2009, UNOWAS intensified cooperation with the Mano…

UNOWAS Maritime Security in Gulf of Guinea

Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea still remains of great concern to countries in West and Central Africa, with the worst affected countries being Nigeria, Togo, and Cote d’Ivoire. In 2013 for example, out of 47 cases of piracy 29…

UNOWAS Human Rights, Governance and Rule of Law

UNOWAS has been requested to promote good governance and respect for the rule of law, human rights, and gender mainstreaming in West Africa and the Sahel, through advocacy and advisory initiatives in close collaboration with…

UNOWAS With Regional Organizations

Regional organizations are also key partners for UNOWAS to fulfill its mandate. The office is established to enhance sub regional capacities for conflict prevention, conflict management, mediation, and good offices, including…

UNOWAS Security Sector Reform

The security sector reform (SSR) is another major condition for durable peace in West Africa and the Sahel, as regularly stated by the Security Council and the Secretary-General. The situation in Guinea is yet another…

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) exercises its good offices to advance preventive diplomacy, sustain peace, and support inclusive political processes across the region, working with regional actors to address peace and security challenges.