United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel
| Abbreviation | UNOWAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2016 |
| Type | UN Special Political Mission |
Parent organization | United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs |
| Website | https://unowas.unmissions.org/en |
The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (abbreviated as UNOWAS) is a United Nations political mission in Dakar, Senegal established in 2002 for preventive diplomacy, political mediation, and facilitation in West Africa and the Sahel. It is managed by the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs