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FAO and AfDB host joint event on investing in gender equality to mitigate and prevent food crises and transform agrifood systems
05/04/2024
The side event aimed to highlight the critical role of financing for development in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment as a cornerstone to prevent and mitigate food crises and transform agrifood systems. 
FAO launches global commitment to enhance gender equality in agrifood systems
27/03/2024

Investing in women in agrifood systems in order to close gaps in productivity and wages is crucial to grow the global economy by $1 trillion, reduce hunger for 45 million people, and incre...

FAO calls for increased financing for gender equality in agrifood systems at CSW68
21/03/2024
At CSW68, FAO cohosted several side events and participated in more, highlighting the importance of women's empowerment in building sustainable agrifood systems
Investing in women and girls makes economic sense and accelerates progress for millions of people
07/03/2024
International Women’s Day 2024: Follow the joint FAO, IFAD and WFP celebration to see why investing in rural women is central to achieving our Sustainable Development Goals
FAO report: Heatwaves and floods affect rural women and men differently, widen income gap
05/03/2024

Rome - Climate change is disproportionately affecting the incomes of rural women, people living in poverty, and older populations, as their capacity to react and adapt to extreme weather events is unequal, a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) finds.

FAO report: In 2023, in Asia-Pacific millions of people have been unable to afford a healthy diet – women fare worse than men
11/12/2023
The Asia and Pacific region accounts for half of the world’s severe food insecurity, with more women than men being food insecure.
SFS – MED Webinar Showcases Women as Key Players in Greening Mediterranean Food Systems
13/06/2023
During the EU GreenWeek 2023, the SFS-MED project hosted its fifth webinar with a focus on Gender equality in Mediterranean Food Systems.
Women’s equality in agrifood systems could boost the global economy by $1 trillion, reduce food insecurity by 45 million: new FAO report
13/04/2023

“If we tackle the gender inequalities endemic in agrifood systems and empower women, the world will take a leap forward in addressing the goals of ending poverty and creating a world free from hunger”, says FAO Director-General QU Dongyu in the foreword of the report.

International Women’s Day 2023: Bridging the digital gender divide is essential for unleashing women’s potential in rural areas, say UN food and agriculture agencies
08/03/2023

FAO-IFAD-WFP push to enhance rural women and girls’ digital capabilities and tackle the barriers they face to access technology to be equal contributors to our agrifood systems.

Gender-based violence: a crisis within crises
15/12/2022
“We saw the rates of GBV around the world rise dramatically, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Henry Swira, Director for Gender, Youth and Livelihoods at CARE USA.
G20 meeting: Digitalization is a big opportunity for women and youth in rural areas, says FAO
27/09/2022
FAO Director-General emphasizes the role of digital public goods
Food Heroes | World Food Day | Zeinabou Mint Smail
15/09/2022
“We women are progressively more involved in all the sectors of animal production, and this is more and more accepted by men,” says Zeinabou.
Afghanistan: Boosting local food production, generating income and reviving rural markets
25/08/2022
$80 million USAID contribution will support FAO projects targeting smallholder resilience, women’s empowerment and environmental sustainability
Indigenous women take the lead to improve food security in their Costa Rican communities
09/08/2022
As Indigenous Peoples, the Cabécar have lived through many periods of struggle over land ownership and governance.
Caribbean Rural Women from ten countries to strengthen the creation of social capital in farmer organizations
29/07/2022
The 5-day Training Workshop equipped rural women from the Caribbean Network of Rural Women Producers (CANROP) with soft skills such as conflict management and effective communication strategies.
Malawi study and reflection workshop advance understanding of gendered social norms
19/07/2022
The JP GTA’s diagnostic study in Malawi is also being carried out as part of the Social Norms Diagnostic Co-Lab.
Training of Trainers in Ecuador: Strengthening knowledge in gender transformative approaches, food security and nutrition
13/06/2022
By strengthening knowledge on food security, nutrition and sustainable production, the JP GTA seeks to narrow gender gaps in a sector where the work of men and women and their access to resources should be recognized equally.
Gender equality is key to transform agrifood systems and fight hunger
27/05/2022
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses inaugural High-Level Dialogue by the Food Coalition
Twenty WeCaN members complete training session on women’s advocacy, gender and climate
29/04/2022
The WeCaN Advocacy Training Journey is designed to increase women's access and contributions to planning and decision-making in dryland forests and agrosilvopastoral management.
Empowering youth and women to promote decent work employment and supporting quality construction works in rural Papua New Guinea
31/03/2022
The training is the first of five batches to be conducted this year for a target of 150 trainees from East Sepik and Sandaun provinces.