FAO Egypt successfully launched its first Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Dimitra Clubs approach from 18 to 22 October 2026 in Cairo, marking an important step towards strengthening the effectiveness, inclusiveness and sustainability of FAO field programmes across Egypt. 

Global recognition celebrates women whose work is strengthening communities, advancing innovation and opening opportunities for future generations

FAO experts highlighted the importance of social inclusion, equitable access, small-scale fisheries stewardship, gender equality, and food security and nutrition in fisheries during the 2026 Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET).

Women farmers from across Africa took centre stage at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026, where policymakers, development partners, private-sector representatives and rural women farmers called for greater investment in women's leadership, productivity and resilience as a pathway to transforming agrifood systems across the continent.

The IV Cycle of Technical Exchange for Family Farming addresses challenges and opportunities to strengthen the economic empowerment of women living and working in rural areas.

QU Dongyu lauds Asia-Pacific’s progress on food security while calling for science and innovation to tackle persistent hunger, unaffordable healthy diets and rural inequalities

The FAOSTAT Gender in Agrifood Systems Domain was launched on Wednesday in fulfilments of its commitment under the Commit to Grow Equality initiative.

To achieve gender equality and women's empowerment in agrifood systems, it is necessary to tackle structural constraints, discriminatory social norms, and gender-blind policies and laws in agrifood systems.

Training and dialogue in East Nusa Tenggara province mark the first FARE project activity, placing women farmers at the centre of sustainable agrifood systems.

The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa report, launched today at the first World Food Forum – Africa, held on the margins of the 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa.

Commit to Grow Equality organized an engaging discussion on the margins of CSW70 in New York, hosted by the Rockefeller Foundation

Renowned Italian singer and songwriter Elisa addressed the ceremony and shared her reflections on the interdependence between forests and water and their importance for future generations.

Interview with Tacko Ndiaye, Gender Team Leader and Mariola Acosta, FAO’s Strategic Coordinator of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, on why the Year should serve as a vital catalyst to empower women farmers and close gender gaps in agrifood systems.

“The 4 WINS approach captures that insight – showing how gender equality, sustainable resource use and thriving local economies reinforce one another."

Across Europe and beyond, women farmers are at the heart of agricultural life. They manage farms, care for landscapes, pass down knowledge, and bring fresh ideas to the fields and communities they serve. Yet, despite their vital contributions, their work too often remains unseen.

New 5-euro silver coin, produced in collaboration with Italy’s State Mint, celebrates women’s essential contributions to agrifood systems

This year’s theme is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”, and falls within the global International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, throughout which the Rome-Based Agencies will work together to promote policies and investments that expand women farmers’ access to justice, resources and leadership opportunities.

The Advisory Group provides strategic direction for the CGE initiative, helping to shape its priorities and champion its agenda worldwide.

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

The HIH Initiative supports countries facing the highest levels of poverty and hunger by using advanced geospatial and socioeconomic data to identify high-potential areas for agrifood investment.