Regional Platform for the Empowerment of Rural Women

As part of its commitment to capacity building and the promotion of more just and inclusive societies, FAO offers specialized training through the Programme for Capacity Development, Innovation and Transformation of Agrifood Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean, known as FAO Campus. 

The courses listed below address key topics for advancing gender equality, sustainable development, and the transformation of agrifood systems. They provide conceptual and methodological tools aimed at decision-makers, development professionals, technical staff, rural women, and women leaders. 

The training offer is free of charge and delivered virtually. Upon successful completion of each course, participants have the opportunity to receive an official certificate of participation issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in recognition of the knowledge acquired.

SDG Indicator 5.a.1 - Secure and equal ownership rights over agricultural land
05/05/2025

This course 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...

Governing land for women and men
05/05/2025

This course explains the importance to take into account gender and social issues when dealing with land tenure, and what actions must be adopted so...

SDG Indicator 5.a.2 - Ensuring women’s legal rights to land ownership and/or control
05/05/2025

This course focuses on SDG Indicator 5.a.2 which assesses women’s equal rights to land ownership and/or control. The course describes the indicator,...

Developing gender-sensitive value chains
05/05/2025

The development of sustainable food systems is a key component of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This course discussed why eliminating...