Gender

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15/10/2026

Marking the International Year of the Woman Farmer, this session asks whether digital agriculture's gains truly reach women farmers, or stall at a gender-digital-rural triple divide. It examines whose knowledge shapes digital tools, men's roles in sharing gains, and why pilots struggle to scale equitably.

15/10/2026

This side event will explore how inclusive forest and farm bioeconomies can drive agrifood systems transformation beyond technology.

15/10/2026

Hand in Hand Initiative Investment Forum - Commit to Grow Equality Inaugural Partnership Exchange (German Room).

15/10/2026

As part of the UN Decade of Family Farming (2019–2028) and the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, this session highlights innovative policy solutions that advance women's empowerment and strengthen their role in sustainable agrifood systems, turning commitments into concrete action through dialogue and shared experiences.

15/10/2026

This event highlights approaches that empower women and young producers as entrepreneurs and leaders in forest and farm systems, building sustainable, inclusive and resilient livelihoods.

15/10/2026

Recipients of the 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development ceremony visit the FAO MuNe Museum and Luncheon.

15/10/2026

This recognition ceremony celebrates extraordinary women from across the globe whose leadership, dedication and achievements are strengthening communities, advancing sustainable development and transforming agrifood systems. Representing FAO Members from every region, these women embody resilience, innovation, stewardship, and service to their communities and the world.

14/10/2026

This interactive and youth-centred event will convene crisis-affected young women and men, women farmers, policymakers, resource partners and humanitarian actors to examine the role of gender-responsive agriculture in food crisis and fragile contexts.

14/10/2026

This event launches the fifth cohort of the Accelerator Mentorship Programme for Women-led small and medium enterprises in Africa, a joint FAO-Emerging Ag initiative.

14/10/2026

The World Food Forum Young Scientists Group launches its biennial report: Resilience under pressure: Young women navigating conflict in Agrifood Systems.

14/10/2026

Young women are key to transforming agrifood systems, yet they continue to face significant barriers. This interactive session presents new evidence from the CGIAR GENDER Accelerator flagship report and FFF GESI lessons, showcasing innovative, youth-led and gender-transformative solutions.

01/10/2026

Models pose wearing outfits featured in the Serbia segment of the fashion show. Women at the heart of bioeconomy: weaving innovation in bio-based fashion. 28th session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO 28).

01/09/2026

Women Playing a Greater Leadership Role in FAO's Renaissance - The Next Chapter of the FAO Women's Committee

18/06/2026

An event combining storytelling, culinary demonstration, and dialogue on biodiversity, women farmers, and sustainable gastronomy on the occasion of the Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2026.

08/06/2026

Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women visit at FAO during the UN Women Deputy Executive Director Strategic Meeting.

15/03/2026

16 March 2026, Geneve, Switzerland. Launch of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 Photo Exhibition, Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.

05/03/2026

Live Cooking Show during the International Women's Day and International Year of the Woman Farmers celebrations. FAO Headquarters (FAO MuNE Food Lab).

05/03/2026

Launch of the International Year of the Woman Farmer Coin. International Women’s Day 2026: Advancing Access to Justice for Women Farmers. FAO Headquarters (Sheik Zayed Center).

03/03/2026

Rome, Italy - Global Launch Event: FAO’s Status of Women in Agrifood Systems. FAO headquarters, (Green Room).