UN Women’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa Strategic Note 2022–2026 supports gender equality and women's empowerment by acting on challenges related to poverty, conflict, climate change and COVID-19 impacts. Key locations include Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal.

The programme prioritizes women's political participation, economic empowerment, and ending violence against women and girls. Approaches comprise capacity-building, policy advocacy and community engagement, with a focus on integrating gender perspectives into climate change and humanitarian responses.

Major partnerships involve government ministries, local councils, civil society organizations and regional bodies such as the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union. Significant outcomes include gender-responsive policies and women’s increased participation in peace processes. Strategic Note direct funding helps to end gender-based violence and open economic opportunities for women.