On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women of Iraq who have overcome challenges and become symbols of resilience and success.

In the semi-arid lands of southwestern Morocco, the argan tree (Argania spinosa) has long provided nourishment, income, and cultural identity to rural communities.

In the village of Dalhamieh in Lebanon’s Bekaa Governorate, Mirna Soleh, a mother and active community member, faced the collapse of a promising new venture.

Gaza has long faced overlapping layers of crisis, but the conflict that escalated in late 2023 brought unprecedented devastation. 

In the West Bank, rising unrest, land seizures, settler attacks, and road closures have crippled the ability of rural communities to access their lands and markets. These pressures have severely disrupted food production, and women as caregivers, providers and farmers are among the hardest hit.

Through FAO’s support, Asrar has strengthened both her productivity and Water User Association (WUA) sustainability. She received modern irrigation system kit and two greenhouses, seeds, and an animal barn with all vital tools for climate resilient farming. 

As global health challenges grow more interconnected, the One Health (OH) approach—linking human, animal, and environmental health—is more essential than ever.

The Sudan’s conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has created one of the world’s fastest-growing humanitarian crises. In this fragile environment, women are especially vulnerable. Yet many have emerged as vital leaders, protecting their families, land and dignity.

Jumana Al-Awawda comes from the West Bank village of Dura, where limited economic opportunities often make it challenging for young people to pursue their aspirations. While studying at Al-Quds University near Jerusalem, she was introduced to hydroponics, a modern farming method that grows plants in a nutrient-rich solution instead of soil.

Anagheem is one of eight young female agricultural engineers who graduated in April 2025 as Climate Wise Women Agents, part of an FAO initiative placing women at the forefront of climate change adaptation.

Indira Rawat一家生活在尼泊尔，仅靠务农无法维持一家人的生计。每年冬天，她的丈夫不得不告别家人，前往印度打短工。

在乍得西部卡内姆地区，来自贫困农村家庭的大部分男性迁移到具有更好的经济机会的地区，以确保家庭的生存。女性往往留下作为一家之主，承担特别繁重的工作，包括耕种土地。

在不丹的偏远山区，贡帕卡巴村的妇女正在纺织精美的丝绸服饰。她们尝试将这一传统技能与现代技术相结合。

Women, often the primary custodians of traditional crafts and local knowledge, play an essential role in promoting vibrant rural economies. Across Saudi Arabia, women are actively engaged in activities such as weaving, making artisanal products, and various small handicrafts, including leatherwork.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) yesterday launched The International Year of...

在阿根廷阿莱格里亚村，Iracema Da Luz Ferreyra和村民们亲眼目睹了森林砍伐带来的影响，并深刻认识到树木对她们生活与生计的重要性。

Members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) made history by adopting two landmark legislative frameworks: the Model Law on Sustainable Soil Management in Africa and the Model Law on Gender Equality and Equity.

对舒库鲁人而言，守护奥罗鲁巴土地是一项神圣天职。他们立足于本族的宇宙观、生物中心主义理念和对生态系统的深刻理解，将传统知识与前沿科技深度融合。

在绿色气候基金资助的PEARL项目下，经粮农组织专业培训的乡级农业官员，正在向生态农场合作社成员传授气候适应型农业技术及商业技能，帮助他们将蔬菜打入优质市场

55岁的Teodora Vera是亚卡波蒂阿瓦瓜拉尼土著社区的居民。她说：“对我们而言，森林是神圣的，为我们提供了药材、柴火和所有的一切。森林就是我们的生命。”