La Red de Mujeres del Mundo Rural de Álava, creada en 1999, busca valorar el papel de las mujeres rurales, fomentar el intercambio de experiencias y adaptarse a los retos actuales. Con más de 80 integrantes de diversas edades y profesiones, la red trabaja por renovar su estructura, incorporar nuevas...

This  study  focuses  on  understanding  the  nature  and  reality  of voluntary  activities  conducted  by  rural  Omani  women  in the  past, specifically before 1970, an era known in Omani society as the pre-Renaissance era. The study aimed to gather intangible heritage related  to  the  types  of  voluntary  participation  of  rural  women ...

Las mujeres rurales y agricultoras familiares son fundamentales en los sistemas alimentarios, pero aún enfrentan barreras estructurales como el acceso limitado a tierras, financiamiento y toma de decisiones. En el marco del 8 de marzo, la Red Internacional de Mujeres Rurales en Acción lanzó la campaña “Mujeres Rurales en Acción:...

El video muestra el trabajo de ALLPA, una ONG peruana que impulsa el desarrollo sostenible e inclusivo en comunidades indígenas de Áncash, en las altas montañas de la Cordillera de los Andes. Desde 2010, ALLPA trabaja con familias que viven entre los 3.000 y 4.500 metros de altitud, donde el...

As IFPRI marks its 50th anniversary this year, our 2025 Global Food Policy Report takes a sweeping view of the past half-century, reviewing the evolution of both policies and policy research, highlighting lessons learned, and presenting key considerations for addressing the challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow. Policies play...

El video destaca el trabajo de ALLPA, una ONG peruana que impulsa el desarrollo sostenible en las comunidades altoandinas de Áncash, Perú. A más de 3.000 metros de altitud, ALLPA trabaja con un fuerte enfoque en empoderar a las mujeres rurales, reconociendo su rol clave en la producción agrícola, la...

Seeds and foods that are rooted in ancient traditions and practices can be a major contributor to people’s physical, mental and spiritual health. Women farmers in the North East of the United Kingdom are saving and exchanging traditional seeds, which is giving them a sense of abundance. In a garden at Montana University...

En esta nota de política se aborda la experiencia sobre el diseño e implementación piloto de un Sistema de Índices de Riesgos Multidimensionales con enfoque de género, con el objetivo de: i) fortalecer la resiliencia comunitaria, ii) mejorar los sistemas de alerta temprana y iii) garantizar la protección y autonomía...

This document provides general and technical information about the province of Balochistan, focusing on its geography, political context, economic relevance of agriculture, people, agriculture, and livelihoods. It also discusses the role of women and youth in agriculture, food security, nutrition, health, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and agroecological zones.The...

Este manual foi desenvolvido no contexto do curso “Meliponicultura para mulheres”, realizado em fevereiro de 2025 no município de Paragominas, no estado do Pará, Brasil. Voltada para agricultoras de comunidades tradicionais, a publicação oferece informações práticas e científicas sobre a criação de abelhas sem ferrão (meliponicultura), com o objetivo de...

La agricultura es una de las actividades económicas más importantes de Bolivia, representando el 12% del PIB del país. Sin embargo, la productividad agrícola es una de las más bajas de América del Sur. En el BID trabajamos para potenciar el sector agropecuario de Bolivia y, a su vez, empoderar...

Este informe aborda la situación de las mujeres en los sistemas agroalimentarios de América Latina y el Caribe, destacando su rol fundamental y los desafíos que enfrentan en términos de igualdad de género, acceso a recursos y oportunidades laborales. Las mujeres representan una parte significativa de la fuerza laboral en...

The World Bank’s Gender Strategy (2024-2030) aims to tackle both formal and informal barriers to gender inequality, including power imbalances that often affect women and girls disproportionally. To achieve enduring gender equality, there must be collective action to influence transformative changes in laws, policies, and programming grounded in a deeper...

This article describes how Action Education is empowering rural women in India, particularly in Assam and Odisha, through education, vocational training, and financial inclusion. In Assam, 20 women entrepreneurs formed a cooperative to produce traditional textiles, improving their incomes and gaining official recognition. Individual success stories, like that of Rina,...

South Sudan, a nation emerging from decades of conflict, faces significant challenges in rebuilding its economy and society. Women have been disproportionately affected, facing displacement, poverty, and limited opportunities. Despite their crucial role in the agricultural sector, women’s participation and leadership are hindered by deep-rooted gender norms. As the World...

In December 2024, a leading-edge study by WorldFish and partners began uncovering how gender dynamics influence fish loss and waste in fisheries value chains.  Researchers launched the study in Mombasa, Kenya, bringing together global and local institutions to address an often-overlooked challenge in fisheries—fish loss and waste (FLW). At the...

Samkhuy Community Fisheries (CFi), located along the Sekong River in Stung Treng Province, Cambodia, has 242 members, including 134 women. Since its establishment in 2015, the village has been transformed through sustainable livelihoods and natural resource management. A significant shift towards gender-inclusive leadership with five out of seven committee members...

The FAO, in partnership with Thompson Rivers University (TRU), is amplifying the voices of Indigenous women researchers through academic platforms, recognizing them as vital knowledge holders in agri-food systems, biodiversity conservation, and climate action. Indigenous women, often invisible in data and decision-making, play a crucial role as seed keepers, food...

Census data show that Afro-descendant people experience greater levels of inequality, marginalization and discrimination, especially in rural areas. This situation is more pronounced in Afro-descendant women and youth, for whom opportunities to access land ownership, basic services, quality education and housing, among others, are much scarcer. This delicate situation is...

In Ghana, women face challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, restricted legal rights, and entrenched gender roles, impeding their empowerment. Despite these barriers, they exhibit remarkable resilience, often through active engagement in community development initiatives. Previous studies highlight the importance of collective solidarity and intergenerational support in fostering resilience among Ghanaian...