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United Nations Office for West Africa and the #Sahel

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🗓️ 25 March 2026 | 14:00–17:00 UTC This virtual dialogue will connect women peacebuilders to: 🔹 Share experiences 🔹 Exchange strategies 🔹 Strengthen global networks for peace #PeaceAndSecurity #UNOWAS
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🌍 How do women build peace across regions? From Colombia to West Africa & the Sahel, women are leading mediation, preventing conflict & strengthening communities. Join the conversation 👇 unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Speaking at the meeting of the Special Envoys for the #Sahel held in Brussels, Mr. Simão reaffirmed the importance of strengthened collaboration between UNOWAS, the #EU and other partners to support Sahelian and Gulf of Guinea countries in combating terrorism.
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SRSG Simão is currently participating in a meeting of Special Envoys for the #Sahel in Brussels, convened by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Office of the #EU Special Representative for the Sahel.
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António Guterres
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Women’s rights are human rights. And investing in women and girls is one of the surest ways to make the world a better place Yet, progress on gender equality has been slow and uneven. It’s time to take action and deliver the equality our world so sorely needs. Women and girls are changing the world. Let’s change the world for women and girls.
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On 4 March, SRSG Simão participated in the Conference of Special Envoys to the Sahel/AES held in #Accra. The conference aimed at defining ways to strengthen collaboration with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to address challenges of common interest in West Africa & the Sahel.
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The latest issue of #UNOWAS Magazine is now available! You can read it here 👉 bit.ly/460p6Xq
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Le nouveau numéro de #UNOWAS Magazine est disponible ! Vous pouvez le lire ici 👉 bit.ly/4an4mud
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The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attack of 3 February, in Kwara State, Nigeria, which reportedly killed over 100 people. Read the full statement: un.org/sg/en/content/…
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From today's Noon Briefing: on Nigeria.
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António Guterres
António Guterres@antonioguterres·
I strongly condemn the terrorist attack of 3 February, in Kwara State, Nigeria. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims & to the people & Government of Nigeria. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
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Réunissant des rep. de haut niv. d'institutions régionales spécialisées, des 🇺🇳 & #CEDEAO, la rencontre a permis de fournir de propositions concrètes pour l’intégration de l'hydro-diplomatie dans les processus de consolidation de la paix & d'adaptation au #changementclimatique.
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Suite à la réunion sur le renforcement de la paix, la sécurité et le développement en Afrique de l'Ouest grâce à la coopération transfrontalière dans le domaine de l'eau, #UNOWAS a tenu auj. un dialogue sur l'hydro-diplomatie dans la région.
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In her remarks, DSRSG Freeman said “Water should never be a driver of conflict, but a catalyst for cooperation, dignity, and sustainable prosperity for all communities across West Africa and the Sahel.”
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The objective of the meeting was to explore the nexus between water, peace, and security in West Africa and the Sahel, highlighting how water scarcity and climate change intersect with conflict dynamics.
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In the margins of the High-Level Preparatory Meeting of the 🇺🇳 Water Conference 2026, #UNOWAS organized today a side event on “Enhancing Peace, Security, and Development in West Africa through Transboundary Water Cooperation”.
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At the 🇺🇳 Security Council, the Deputy Special Representative Barrie Freeman warns of the persistent fragility of West #Africa and the #Sahel and calls for increased regional and international support. Read the press release 👇 unowas.unmissions.org/en/news/securi…
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"In these challenging times, #UNOWAS remains a trusted convener. We will continue to work closely with the leaders and people of the region to bridge divides and foster regional peace and stability.", DSRSG Freeman concluded.
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DSRSG Freeman also updated the 🇺🇳 Security Council on WPS, YPS, climate change and the work of the Cameroon–Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC).
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At #UNSC briefing, DSRSG Freeman highlighted key political and security developments that illustrate West Africa and the Sahel region’s fragility and its resilience.
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