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.

Pour Indira Rawat et sa famille, l’agriculture seule ne suffisait pas à couvrir leurs dépenses. Son mari devait donc, chaque hiver, quitter leur foyer au Népal pour aller en Inde chercher un travail temporaire.

Dans la région du Kanem, dans l’ouest du Tchad, la majorité des hommes des familles rurales pauvres ont émigré vers des régions offrant de meilleures perspectives économiques pour assurer la survie de leurs familles. Les femmes sont ainsi souvent devenues

Les tisserandes de Goenpa Kabab, village reculé d’une région montagneuse du Bhoutan, fabriquent depuis toujours de somptueuses robes en soie. Elles allient maintenant cette tradition à des techniques modernes.

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...

Les membres de la communauté où vit Iracema Da Luz Ferreyra, à Colonia Alegría, en Argentine, ont constaté les effets de la déforestation et ont pris conscience de l’importance des arbres, dont dépendent leurs conditions de vie et leurs moyens de subsistance. 

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.

Pour le peuple autochtone Xukuru, prendre soin de la terre de l’Ororubá est un devoir sacré, qui mêle cosmogonie, biocentrisme, lecture des écosystèmes et savoirs autochtones avec la technologie de pointe.

Formés par la FAO dans le cadre du projet PEARL, financé par le FVC, les fonctionnaires agricoles communaux enseignent aux membres de la coopérative Eco Farm des techniques climato-résilientes et des compétences commerciales visant à leur permettre d’accéder à des marchés de premier plan pour leurs produits.

«Chez nous, la forêt est sacrée: c’est là que nous trouvons nos remèdes, notre bois de feu et tout ce dont nous avons besoin», explique Teodora Vera, 55 ans, membre de la communauté autochtone Avá Guaraní de Y’aka Poty. «La forêt, c’est notre vie.»