Michelle Bachelet: International Day of Rural Women 2012 |
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2012
As the world celebrates the International Day of Rural Women on 15 October, UN Women with WFP, FAO and IFAD are launching a joint programme in Rome to empower poor rural women through economic integration and food security initiatives. |
Gender Justice and Global Climate Change Research Network: Interview with Yianna Lambrou |
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2011
Yianna Lambrou, Senior Officer for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), is interviewed during the Gender and Climate Change: Women, Research and Action Conference at the Monash Centre, Prato, Italy (September 15-16, 2011). Video produced by the Rock Ethics Institute at Pennsylvania State University. |
The State of Food and Agriculture 2010-11: Interview with Terri Raney |
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2011
FAO's 2010-11 edition of The State of Food and Agriculture report makes a powerful business case for promoting gender equality in agriculture. In this video, Terri Raney, editor of The State of Food and Agriculture, gives a short interview on the importance of achieving gender equality for agricultural development and food security. |
Message from Hillary Clinton marking the International Women's Day Centenary |
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2011
In her message to the three Rome-based UN agencies (FAO, IFAD and WFP), the US Secretary of State emphasized the need to support women in agriculture, so they can become full partners in meeting the MDGs. |
Message from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf marking the International Women's Day Centenary |
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2011
"Achieving gender equality is not merely a question of fairness - but also a strategic economic decision which the world can no longer afford to delay," said Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. |
