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FAO’s Women’s Committee celebrates its second birthday
18/10/2021
First Vice-President Campbell Barr underlined the importance of solidarity, passion, and compassion. “Every day we must work at being a better person to build a better community, society, and a better world” she said.
Unlocking the potential of Africa’s free trade area for rural women
15/10/2021
On International Day of Rural Women, FAO launches new guide - Seize the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area for the economic empowerment of women in agriculture
Celebrating rural women's voices - Rural women speaking out for change through community radio in Nepal
14/10/2021
Arati Devi Karna, a woman from the Gujara municipality, Rautahat district, says "The radio programme of JP RWEE is my university".
Defining the building blocks of gender transformative financial inclusion
10/08/2021
FAO-IFAD webinar showcases gender transformative approaches and tools for women’s financial inclusion, drawing audience of over 200.
The fruits and vegetables value chain: a women’s world?
22/07/2021
As guardians of much of Guyana´s food culture, women create livelihood opportunities and improve the food security and nutrition of their families and communities.
Helping women fulfil potential in rural Ukraine can make agriculture sector more efficient
13/07/2021
One in every six people employed in Ukraine works in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. The report reveals that specific job types within that sector tend to fall into either “female” or “male” occupation categories.
Challenging the norm: Rome-based Agencies build capacity on gender norms
09/06/2021
A key component of development efforts to end hunger and malnutrition involves tackling the persistent gender inequalities that limit women’s potential and constrain their economic and social empowerment.
Regional Dialogue on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women for the Transformation of Food Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
31/03/2021
The discussion session begins with a few words from the dialogue curator, Ms. Eve Crowley, who summarizes the purposes of the proposed discussion and present a global vision on the relevance of the gender approach in food systems.
Leveraging Community Engagement to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment
15/03/2021
Recalling his longstanding experience at FAO, Mr. Gustafson said: “The projects that had the most impact in fact embodied precisely what the four speakers talked about today.”
From the ground up – Women at the forefront of sustainable forest and land management implementation
09/03/2021
Growing numbers of women in important decision-making positions signals not only the mounting male recognition of the importance of listening to the concerns and visions of their female counterparts, but also a shift in the mindset of women themselves.
The United Nations Celebrates Women Leaders of Change in Lebanon on International Women’s Day
08/03/2021
On March 8, International Women’s Day, the United Nations honors women who are on the frontline of their fight against COVID-19.
International Women’s Day | Fishing for gender equality in a COVID-19 world
08/03/2021
Women are often underrepresented in official statistics, potentially undermining their access to social protection programmes or resulting in their marginalization in decision-making processes (SOMFI 2020).
Women are Contributors to Development (Women in Leadership)
08/03/2021
From 2002 onwards, Souad has been leading her team of engineers to establish the Water Resources Information Center in the Ministry.
Honoring Indigenous Women as Change-makers in Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems
08/03/2021
Indigenous women are at the forefront of advocating for their communities around the globe.
GLF celebrates 16 women leading Earth’s restoration as the world enters last decade for climate action
08/03/2021
“Those closest to the pain can speak toward the solutions that we need with the greatest clarity,” she said at a recent GLF Live session.
Joint Statement of the UN in Mongolia on the occasion of International Women’s Day
08/03/2021
As the country responds to and recovers from the devastating effects of the pandemic, we are offered a valuable opportunity to bring about gender equality, especially for women’s leadership.
When you think farmer – think female! FAO and UNDP are empowering women for a sustainable future
08/03/2021
To bridge the gender gap, FAO and UNDP work with countries to empower women and achieve gender equality in the agriculture sector for a more sustainable future that will benefit all.
Empowering women and girls is crucial to ensure sustainable food security in the aftermath of COVID-19, say UN food agency heads ahead of International Women's Day
06/03/2021
FAO-IFAD-WFP event to focus on women's leadership in efforts to build back better from the pandemic
Celebrating women’s achievements
05/03/2021
“On the eve of the International Women’s Day, I call for solidarity in standing for women’s rights and opportunities."
Tapping into Community Engagement for Empowerment
03/03/2021
The virtual series of webinars has the main goal of reviewing the achievements, potential and challenges of community engagement for empowerment in development and humanitarian interventions and strategies.