Rural women in the global context – from Rome to Johannesburg and beyond

by Sissel Ekaas, Director
FAO Gender and Population Division

This was the keynote address delivered at the Third World Congress of Rural Women in Madrid, Spain, 2-4 October 2002

The Keynote Address delivered to the Third World Congress of Rural Women in Madrid, Spain 2-4 October 2002 reported on "Rural women in the global context – from Rome to Johannesburg and beyond". The keynote speech addresses the impact that globalization has had upon regions, households and individuals, with a particular emphasis on rural women. The address also highlights the issues of rural women which are addressed by FAO, including the recent Gender and Development Plan of Action (2002-2007) and participation in the World Food Summit: five years later and the World Summit on Sustainable Development.

Click here to see the full speech or here for the accompanying PowerPoint presentation (3.95 MB).