United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa
| Abbreviation | UNREC |
|---|---|
| Established | January 1986 |
| Founder | United Nations General Assembly |
| Type | Regional centre of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs |
| Purpose | Disarmament, non-proliferation, peacekeeping |
| Headquarters | New York City |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 6°11′36″N 1°12′32″E / 6.1933766°N 1.2087729°E |
Region served | Africa |
| Methods | Multilateral discussions and educational initiatives |
Director | Anselme Nahmtante Yabouri |
Parent organization | UNODA |
| Website | www |
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The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) is a regional office of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs located in Lomé, Togo. It is mandated to support member states in Africa on issues of disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation. It assists African countries in promoting peace and security in the region.