Success stories
FAO's work on gender equality and women's empowerment at country levelYielding the power of numbers to fight hunger, one statistician at a time
13/03/2024
When thinking of the work of statisticians, the image of croplands and farm fields probably does not come to mind, but in fact, agricultural statistics are vital to understanding and addressing the on-the-ground realities of food insecurity, and more professionals are needed in this field to impr...
Women-led cooperatives foster resilience amidst adversity in Türkiye
06/03/2024
Cooperatives provide women a path for economic independence and rebuilding lives after the earthquake.
Cultivating inclusive change for women in agriculture
05/03/2024
Agrifood systems are a major employer of women globally and constitute a more important source of livelihood for women than for men in many countries, according to FAO’s
Speaking up and out about gender-based violence
04/12/2023
All over the world, women encounter many forms of gender-based violence. Early marriage is one of these forms, taking away a girl’s opportunity for education and gaining skills to be independent.
How the sweet sound of buzzing bees changed the tune of one Uzbek woman’s life
17/05/2023
Once afraid of bees, Gulhayo Khaydarova is now an expert beekeeper, known locally for the quality honey she extracts.
Freekeh: The ancient dish firing up rural women’s futures in Lebanon
12/04/2023
Thanks to the project, many rural women in Deir al-Ahmar are now becoming entrepreneurs and active members of the association.
Copaiba: The “miracle” medicinal tree in Bolivia
20/03/2023
It hasn’t been easy for the Pioneers to gather and control the tree’s bounty.
Reducing losses from fish harvests changes the work and future of Tanzania’s women fish processors
15/03/2023
Through FISH4ACP, women have learned that there is power in numbers.
Digital education for women’s empowerment
08/03/2023
Salwa Nuseir, poultry farmer, Damas village Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt,
benefitted greatly from attending the digital skills course organized
by Nevin Talaat, the manager of the agricultural extension centre in
Damas.
Smartphones are boosting gender equality in Georgia and beyond
06/03/2023
Malika Machalikashvili from rural Georgia undertook FAO trainings to
improve her yields and started selling her surplus agricultural products
with a smartphone.
Knowledge, innovation and digitalization can transform agriculture in Uzbekistan
06/03/2023
Inclusive policy and technology uptake can help meet the needs of women,
youth, and marginalized groups, which is central to FAO's mandate.
Cash assistance is helping families in Ukraine rebuild their day-to-day lives
24/02/2023
Supporting rural families to meet their basic needs in this time of crisis
A lifelong livelihood
06/02/2023
Ligia Elena remembers when she made that mental switch herself. It started with an FAO programme that came to her village.
Women’s empowerment and market skills improve rural livelihoods
01/02/2023
“I wish everyone from the 11 villages in this commune could join WE-FBS trainings.”
Broadening diets and growing opportunities in Mongolia
16/01/2023
Lkhagva, her husband and many other participants have gained rich experience in agricultural practices and technologies from the FAO-China SSC project.
Addressing discriminatory social norms through gender transformative approaches
28/10/2022
Analyzing these gender norms can support the development of financial services that better meet women’s needs.
Empowering Rural Women and Youths in Papua New Guinea on Group Leadership & Agri-Business Management
22/09/2022
EU-STREIT PNG addresses gender-based violence and its subsequent negative impact on inclusive participation and transformational change in seven remote villages in Sandaun Province.
Talking Books provide an innovative solution to reach rural communities in Uganda
15/09/2022
Programme uses ‘talking book’ audio players to share knowledge on women’s land rights
Ecuador: Gender transformative approaches help reduce inequality gaps in agricultural organizations
12/09/2022
A passion for sustainable agriculture brought together rural associations and technicians from government institutions in Guayas and Morona Santiago, with the aim of facilitating transformative processes that promote gender equality in their communities.
FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry partner to transform the lives of rural women in Türkiye and Central Asia
22/08/2022
The three-year project, “Leaving No One Behind: Greater Involvement and Empowerment of Rural Women in Türkiye and Central Asia”, aims to improve the socio-economic status of rural women in Türkiye, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.