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Últimas noticias e información sobre igualdad de género y empoderamiento de la mujerCelebrating 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.
La cadena de valor de las frutas y verduras: ¿un mundo de mujeres?
22/07/2021
Como guardianas de gran parte de la cultura alimentaria de Guyana, las mujeres crean oportunidades de medios de vida y mejoran la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición de sus familias y comunidades.
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.
Diálogo regional sobre la igualdad de género y empoderamiento de las mujeres para la transformación de los sistemas alimentarios de América Latina y el Caribe
31/03/2021
La sesión de discusión comienza con unas palabras de la curadora del diálogo, la Sra. Eve Crowley, quien resume los propósitos de la discusión propuesta y presenta una visión global sobre la relevancia del enfoque de género en los sistemas alimentarios.
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.
Empoderar a las mujeres y las niñas es fundamental para garantizar la seguridad alimentaria sostenible después del COVID-19, dicen los jefes de las agencias de alimentos de la ONU antes del Día Internacional de la Mujer
06/03/2021
Acto de la FAO, el FIDA y el PMA centrado en la labor de liderazgo de las mujeres dirigida a reconstruir mejor después de la pandemia
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.
Milan Fashion Week: Rural mountain women collaborate with top Italian designer
28/02/2021
The women of Topchu retain ownership of their designs and will be able to reproduce the fashion items and sell them directly, benefiting from the increased international exposure.
Meet 7 inspiring women working in environmental science
19/02/2021
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Global Environment Facility is highlighting seven women scientists from across our partnership who play essential roles in addressing our planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.