Women in rural Oyo, Ogun, and Osun, Nigeria, used to see their lives beginning and ending in the kitchen. They were cut off from leadership opportunities and community engagement, and their unique ideas about local needs and issues often went unrecognized. Historically in Nigeria, women, particularly those in rural communities, have...

Behind every thriving harvest in Africa lies the untold story of women who battle relentless challenges in rural fields. These women, often overlooked in the broader discourse on agriculture, are the true pillars of food security and economic development in many African countries. Despite their significant role, they continue to...

Discover Dimitra Clubs, an FAO initiative that empowers communities and drives social change. Through this approach, men and women take the lead in transforming their communities and improving their lives. These clubs act as catalysts for social transformation and gender equality, providing safe spaces for dialogue, collaboration, and action. Dimitra...

Quality of life (QOL) as the total well-being of individuals and societies, is a multi-faceted phenomenon determined by the cumulative and interactive impact of many and varying factors such as housing conditions, infrastructure, access to social amenities, income, standard of living, and overall satisfaction about the physical and social environment....

The transformation of agricultural machinery technology in China has revolutionized traditional farming practices and reshaped gender relations. Utilizing data from five waves of the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) spanning 2014 to 2022, this paper empirically investigates the impact of mechanization on women's empowerment. The findings reveal that mechanization significantly...

In the realm of sustainable agriculture, organic cotton farming stands out not only for its environmental benefits but also for the socio-economic impact it has on local communities. At the heart of this endeavour lies the undeniable reality that women play a pivotal role as the backbone of organic cotton...

Nigeria is a land of deceit, deception and falsehood in all ramifications, the Nigerian woman is not the woman in our big cities, that is Westernized, urbane and opinionated, that craves equality rather than collaboration, that defies culture and all open norms as a rebel without a cause, the Nigerian...

In Uganda, nearlyone in four people lives in poverty. And it isrural women and girlswho suffer the most. They shoulder the weight of poverty, unpaid labour, gender inequality, and climate disruption — often with little to no support. Rural women arethe backbone of Uganda’s food systems, yet they are routinely excluded...

Across Nigeria, the gender gap in economic opportunity is still striking. And this is especially predominant in rural communities where tradition, limited infrastructure, and financial exclusion intersect to hold women back. For generations, women have remained on the fringes of formal finance systems. Is it because they lack ambition or...

Video completo del Seminario "Mujeres del Agro: Innovación y Sostenibilidad en Acción" realizado el 6 de marzo de 2025 en Quillota. La actividad realizada en el marco de la conmemoración del Día Internacional de la Mujer, fue organizada por el Comité Hídrico de Valparaíso, conformado por el Instituto de Desarrollo...

This blog article shares the story of Freddy Bisesta, a gender advocate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the work of his organization, Women Concern (WOCO), which supports rural women’s empowerment through horticulture, leadership training, and economic inclusion. Freddy reflects on the cultural and systemic gender inequalities...

En este documental exploramos las vidas y luchas de las mujeres trabajadoras del ámbito sindical en el mundo rural. A través de relatos conmovedores de dirigentas sindicales, descubrimos cómo enfrentan desafíos diarios, abogan por derechos laborales y promueven la igualdad de género en sus comunidades. Estas valientes mujeres son pioneras...

This study explores the impact of climate change on food security among women in Yemen, focusing on the governorates of Dhamar, Hadhramout, and Abyan. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through 30 in-depth interviews with women, local leaders, and food security project managers. The interviews were structured around the...

Despite the current restrictions on women working in many sectors in Afghanistan, agriculture remains one of the fields where women continue to play a significant role. In various provinces of Afghanistan, women work alongside men in the fields, proving that agriculture is not solely for men, and women can also excel...

El presente resumen regional fue elaborado con las contribuciones de nueve agencias del Sistema de Naciones Unidas con presencia en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC): PNUMA, UNDRR, PNUD, OIT, ONU Mujeres, CEPAL, UNICEF, ACNUR y OIM. Estas agencias son integrantes de la Coalición Basada en Temas (IBC) en Cambio...

Five members of the Katosi Women Development Trust (KWDT) talk about various policies and initiatives to empower small-scale fishing communities in Uganda. Does the Government of Uganda pay due attention to social and economic development to empower small-scale fishing communities? How? The Government of Uganda has made strides to put in place...

El Informe Mujeres Acceso a la tierra y territorio en Sudamérica, octavo informe anual que presenta el IPDRS, incluye una sustancia propia de las mujeres, su palabra, sus diálogos y una serie de propuestas explícitas e implícitas en sus modos de enunciación, organización y quehacer político. Indudablemente, el reporte acostumbrado...

Society is increasingly aware of the strategic nature of food. The agri-food sector is postulated as one of the pillars of our democratic societies, due to its leading role in the production of healthy, safe and sustainable food. However, farmers and ranchers suffer serious problems that make their profession difficult....

The Latin American and Caribbean Workshop on IYAFA 2022 issued a global Call for Action for sustainable and equitable small-scale fisheries.  A tourist village in Cananeia city in the south coast of the Sao Paulo state in Brazil hosted 45 fishermen, fisherwomen and supporters from 16 different countries on 2-5 November...

Women play a crucial role in coffee management, particularly within the Women Farmers' Group (KWT) in Bener Meriah, Aceh. Their contributions are vital to the success of farming activities, yet they often face the dual challenge of balancing agricultural responsibilities with domestic duties. Despite family support, the persistent burden of...