FAO’s work on gender in forestry

23/04/2022

At policy and strategic level, the Forestry Division works closely with governments to support policymakers in their efforts to review and strengthen laws and legal frameworks in the forest sector to be more gender-responsive. This brochure shows how the different initiatives, programmes and projects of the FAO Forestry Division mainstream gender into their implementing activities and contribute to strengthening gender equality and women’s empowerment. 12 pp.

FAO Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter, March 2022 - Issue #6

31/03/2022

Each issue of FAO Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter explores and discusses women’s and men’s experiences in agriculture and food security in the region familiarizes the reader with relevant FAO activities and initiatives. 6 pp.

Leaving no one behind: greater involvement and empowerment of rural women in Turkey and Central Asia (GCP/SEC/018/TUR)

26/03/2022

This publication is a short summary of the project that will help grass-roots rural women in Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan, gain knowledge and skills to improve their economic status, start businesses and cooperatives, while empowering them to become agents of change in their communities. The project will also contribute to the creation of an enabling environment for rural women’s economic empowerment. 6 pp.

Seizing the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement for women traders: A South-South cooperation event

23/03/2022

In order to identify solutions to address the challenges posed by the roll out of the AfCFTA, a dialogue between the key players in the Africa trade environment and women’s traders is necessary. In this context, FAO has partnered with the African Women Agribusiness Network – Afrika (AWAN AFRIKA) and the International Trade Center (ITC) to promote the exchange of lessons learned among countries on gender-sensitive 5 pp.

Gender and food loss in sustainable fish value chains in Africa

18/03/2022

This document provides guidance on integrating gender concerns into food loss interventions within the fish value chains. It describes the different steps to understand the key components of a gender-sensitive food loss value chain analysis. In particular, it recommends highlighting the dynamics and factors that influence women’s and men’s natural social disposition and participation in fisheries activities according to dominant assigned gender roles. 52 pp.

Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Uganda - Results from assessing current capacities, gaps and opportunities to strengthen women´s organizations in the sector

16/03/2022

As part of the FAO-NORAD project “Empowering women in small-scale fisheries for sustainable food systems”, this publication focuses on gender equality and women’s small-scale fisheries organizations. The project supports activities in five countries – Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and United Republic of Tanzania – with a focus on strengthening women’s roles in post-harvest processing and trade. 30 pp.

Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Malawi - Results from assessing current capacities, gaps and opportunities to strengthen women´s organizations in the sector

16/03/2022

As part of the FAO-NORAD project “Empowering women in small-scale fisheries for sustainable food systems”, this publication focuses on gender equality and women’s small-scale fisheries organizations. The project supports activities in five countries – Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and United Republic of Tanzania – with a focus on strengthening women’s roles in post-harvest processing and trade. 32 pp.

Empowering women farmers

14/03/2022

Rural women across the world work along agri-food value chains performing numerous agricultural operations. This catalogue highlights the potential for smallholder farmers in Nepal to earn an income via mechanization hire service with information for machines and equipment. Its goal is to promote and support women’s access to sustainable agricultural mechanization as operators and/or managers. 60 pp.