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Despite the COVID-19 threat, more than 7 million Malian voters were called on on March 29, 2020 to choose their 147 members of the Malian National Assembly during the first round of legislative elections across the country Photo: MINUSMA

COVID-19 pandemic cannot be defeated without effective respect of Human rights

“It is an economic crisis. A social crisis and a human crisis that is fast becoming a human rights crisis”.

19 Jul 2020

“Africa’s development will not happen without digital technology” Fabrice Teeg-Wendé Guéné

The current situation caused by the global health crisis COVID-19, has given rise to exceptional bursts of solidarity and creativity.

15 Jul 2020

“UNOWAS will continue to engage national authorities to ensure a holistic approach and work towards broadening social support, inclusivity and national cohesion” SRSG Ibn Chambas

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, briefed, today, the United Nations Security Council on the latest r

09 Jul 2020

Ms. Ruby Sandhu-Rojon, Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)

“It has been a privilege and an honor for me to serve the United Nations”

After more than thirty years of good and loyal services during which she has occupied several positions, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Ms.

08 Jul 2020

Reaching communities in Chad with COVID-19 safety messages. Photo: Who Africa

“At WHO, we are working around-the-clock to support governments in leading the response to the COVID-19 pandemic” Dr Matshidiso Moeti, Who regional Director for Africa

Can you tell us how the COVID-19 pandemic is progressing in Western Africa?

03 Jul 2020

People wearing protective masks are walking in Conakry, Guinea, on April 29, 2020. © HRW -2020

In the face of COVID-19, UNOWAS remains in solidarity with West Africa and the Sahel countries

As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic erupted in the sub-region, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, UNOWAS, was quickly mobilized to continue its work-and above all-to support the various governments in their fight against the spread of the Coronavirus.

01 Jul 2020

UNOWAS encourages Ghanaians to ensure peaceful conduct of the voters’ registration exercise

As Ghana embarks on nationwide voters registration exercise today, in anticipation of the December 2020 general elections, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and

01 Jul 2020

SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS MS. GIOVANIE BIHA OF BURUNDI AS DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR WEST AFRICA AND THE SAHEL

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, on 26 June 2020, announced the appointment of Giovanie Biha of Burundi as his new Deputy Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, United Nations Office

26 Jun 2020

Message from the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the founding of ECOWAS

On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), I wish, on behalf of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and indeed the Unite

29 May 2020

Coronavirus response in West Africa and the Sahel: Human rights must not be forgotten

15 May 2020

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