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The Special Representative briefed the UN Peacebuilding Commission in a virtual Meeting on the impact of COVID-19 in West Africa and the Sahel

There is a need for concerted efforts to ensure that there is consensus in addressing the implications of COVID-19 on the electoral process

22 Apr 2020

The Special Representative discusses with United Nations Resident Coordinators on the impact of COVID-19 in the sub-region

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, continues his meetings with Resident Coordinators of the United Nations System in the countries of the sub-region.

21 Apr 2020

The UN is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and you have your say

The United Nations is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. To this end, a major global debate on the "on the role of international cooperation in building the future we all desire" is launched.

08 Apr 2020

TOGETHER, WE WILL DEFEAT COVID-19

Since the outbreak and the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, our way of life and operating system have suddenly changed.

05 Apr 2020

All hands on deck to fight a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic

Only by coming together will the world be able to face down the COVID-19 pandemic and its shattering consequences.

02 Apr 2020

Mauritania SWEDD: 20 women beneficiaries of safe spaces, winners of the competition on the best Income Generating Activities projects, funded and trained. Photo: UNFPA.

The demographic dividend for sustainable development in the Sahel

Through the SWEED project, UNFPA in partnership with the governments of the region, and other regional and international partners, has enabled thousands of young women and men to contribute to the economic growth and sustainable development in the Sahel.

24 Mar 2020

Training session for women from the Working Group, Women, Youth, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel. June 24, 2019 in Dakar. Photo: UNOWAS CPIO

Women in the Sahel work for Peace and Security

As part of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS), UN Women has implemented the women’s peace and security agenda. 1,542 women mediators have been trained to conflict prevention and peacebuilding.

16 Mar 2020