Mainstreaming gender for sustainable soil management

20/02/2020

This document summarizes the online discussion “Mainstreaming gender for sustainable soil management”, held on the FAO Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum) from 23 September to 25 October 2019. Participants shared their views on the relation between SSM and gender equality, and discussed the distinct roles women, men, boys and girls play in it. 7 pp.

Gender mainstreaming and climate resilience in Zambia’s cashew sector: insights for adaptation planners

01/02/2020

This case study documents insights on gender mainstreaming practices implemented in a large-scale agriculture development project with a climate change adaptation component in Western Province, Zambia. It describes the key gender issues in the project context, as well as the gender mainstreaming practices that are in place and have potential for scaling up. Recommendations for policymakers indicate a way forward to enhance the promotion of gender equality in the context of adaptation to 24 pp

Near East and North Africa Gender Newsletter, January 2020 - Issue #1

30/01/2020

The first issue of the RNE Gender Neswletter features stories from Lebanon, West Bank Gaza and Syria that focus on gender dimensions of field programmes and on sharing impactful human stories. In addition, the newsletter provides an overview of the recently concluded regional Bejing +25 ministerial review meeting and key focus areas for gender equality and women's empowerment. 6 pp.

SDG Indicator 5.a.1 – Equal tenure rights for women on agricultural land

10/01/2020

This fact sheet describes the course that focuses on SDG Indicator 5.a.1, which is one of two indicators that focus on women’s ownership and/or control over agricultural land. As this is a statistical based indicator, after introducing its key concepts, definitions and rationale, the course offers detailed guidance both on data collection and manipulation, and computation of the various sub-indicators. 2 pp.

SDG Indicator 5.a.2 – Ensuring women’s legal rights to land ownership and/or control

10/01/2020

This fact sheet describes the course that focuses on SDG Indicator 5.a.2 which assesses women’s equal rights to land ownership and/or control. The course describes the indicator, explains its rationale and provides countries with step-by-step guidance for conducting the assessment. 2 pp.

Vanuatu: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

07/01/2020

This country gender assessment of the agricultural and rural sectors of Vanuatu examines how gender issues interact with social, economic and environmental development. 65 pp.

Tonga: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

13/12/2019

This country gender assessment provides in-depth insights into the gender dimensions of agriculture and rural development (ARD) in Tonga. Based on the research findings, the Assessment also aims to provide guidance to the Government of Tonga and its development partners, notably FAO and the Pacific Community (SPC), through the identification of priority areas that need to be strengthened. 64 pp.

Stories from Africa

13/12/2019

This book highlights some of the progress made in communities across Africa, showcasing real-life examples of the ways we can work together to achieve Zero Hunger. Stories from Africa provides visual and oral testimony from the very people most affected. You will discover what works and why in the struggle to ensure adequate and healthy food. And you will see that when provided with the tools they need, people, particularly rural women and youth, can be powerful drivers of change. 96pp.