Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum)

Re: Consultation for the development of the CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition

I want to thank the FAO CFS Secretariat to contribute this guidelines Zero Draft with the following submissions on part 3.

With the ever growing population and too many mouths to feed in developing countries, economic and technological empowerment of women smallholder farmers who carry out 70% of the agricultural activities will help in curbing the double hazard impact of climate change and COVID-19 pandemic. Harnessing their traditional ecological knowledge, skills and experiences in halting biodiversity loss, ecosystem restoration and conservation of indigenous food heritages will not only promote human and environmental resilience but also combat malnutrition and create more economic opportunities for women and girls in the socially and economically disadvantaged communities.

Asikaralu Okafor

Maklumy Technology Services Limited

Nigeria