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UNOWAS supports full participation of women in political processes

Dakar, 23 December 2023 - The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) hosted yesterday a conference on the role of women in electoral processes.

23 Dec 2023

Open day on the implementation in West Africa and the Sahel of United Nations Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000) and subsequent on gender, women, youth, peace and security

Dakar, December 22, 2023 - The Regional Open Day on United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) et seq.

22 Dec 2023

At the 64th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, Special Representative Simão stresses the importance of continued dialogue and engagement with transition countries

Dakar, 11 December 2023 - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a one-week working visit to Nigeria's capital, Abuja.

11 Dec 2023

SRSG Simao dialogues with young people on the 8th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 (2015) on Youth, Peace and Security

On December 4, 2023, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr.

06 Dec 2023

Statement by SRSG Simão on the security situation in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Dakar, 26 November 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, condemns the attempted overnight forcible seizure of military installations in Free

26 Nov 2023

For participants in the Colloquium on the nexus between access to education, security and governance in the Central Sahel and West Africa, education must be a political priority

Dakar, 22 November 2023 - The Colloquium on “Security Council Resolution 2601 (2021): the nexus between security, access to education, and governance in the central Sahel and West Africa” concluded today its two-day meeting in Mbour, Senegal.

22 Nov 2023

UNOWAS supports the West African Bar Association to revise its constitution and strengthen its efforts to promote democratic governance, the Rule of Law and Human Rights in the sub-region

In line with its strategic objective to support regional efforts to enhance democratic governance, the respect for the rule of law and human rights, UNOWAS hosted on 20 November, a Virtual Seminar of the West African Bar Association (WABA) with the objective to rev

22 Nov 2023

SRSG Leonardo Santos Simão concludes visit to Guinea-Bissau

Dakar, 18 November 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, participated on Thursday, on behalf of the Secretary-General of the United Nations,

19 Nov 2023

SRSG Simão welcomes the conclusion of the peaceful run-off Presidential Election, calls on Liberians to follow existing legal channels to resolve any electoral disputes that may arise

Dakar, 15 November 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a three-day visit to Liberia to support peaceful second round votin

15 Nov 2023

Special Representative Simão calls for greater efforts to better support the Sahel region

Dakar, 26 October 2023 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a three-day working visit to Mauritania.

26 Oct 2023

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