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UNOWAS and UNESCO celebrate 30 years of World Press Freedom Day

Recalling the proclamation in 1993 by the United Nations General Assembly that established 03 May as World Press Freedom Day, the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahe

09 May 2023

“Liberia is greater than our personal interests.”

Ahead of the presidential and general election scheduled to take place in October 2023, Liberian political parties and stakeholders committed themselves on April 4 in Farmington to ensure peaceful, transparent, and credible elections.

20 Apr 2023

Ahead of October Presidential And Parliamentary Elections In Liberia, DSRSG BIHA Commends the Political Parties for The Signing Of The Revised Farmington River Declaration

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer in Charge of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Giovanie BIHA, today concluded a four-day wo

06 Apr 2023

In Mauritania, DSRSG BIHA Reaffirms UN Support For Mauritania’s Efforts to Consolidate Peace And Development

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Ms.

29 Mar 2023

Capacity Building Workshop on Gender-Sensitive Conflict, Political Analysis and Regional Priorities on Women, Peace, and Security

23 Mar 2023

Grand Rendez-vous for the Prevention of Violent Extremism in West and Central Africa: Realities and Perspectives

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) of Switzerland and the Center for Advanced Defense and Security Studies (CHEDS) of Senegal organiz

03 Mar 2023

Ahead of Nigeria's general elections, DSRSG BHA commends the signing of the second national peace accord for peaceful elections

Ahead of Nigeria's general elections, DSRSG BHA commends the signing of the second national peace accord for peaceful elections and calls on all parties to respect their commitments under the accords

22 Feb 2023

Town hall dialogue with Women and Youth in the context of the upcoming 2023 General Election in Nigeria

Abuja, 8 February 2023 - UNOWAS, in collaboration with UN WOMEN supported the Nigerian chapter of the Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel (WGWYPS-WAS) in hosting a Townhall Dialogue with Women and Youth in the

10 Feb 2023

"Guinea must be reborn with roots in peace and a commitment to maintain peace."

Jointly launched by the transitional authorities and the United Nations, the promoting inclusiveness and social cohesion" project ended on 19 January 2023 in Conakry, with a series of recommendations, following

26 Jan 2023

Deputy Special Representative Giovanie BIHA Concludes Visit to Guinea, Reaffirms UN Commitment to an Inclusive Transition and Return to Constitutional Order

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Acting Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Ms.

20 Jan 2023

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