The status of women in agrifood systems

13/04/2023

Moving beyond agriculture, The status of women in agrifood systems reflects not only on how gender equality and women’s empowerment are central to the transition towards sustainable and resilient agrifood systems but also on how the transformation of agrifood systems can contribute to gender equality and women’s empowerment. 264 pages.

The status of women in agrifood systems - Overview

13/04/2023

This report provides the latest data, lessons learned and recommendations for policy and decision makers about gender in agrifood systems. It reviews and analyzes women’s opportunities and constraints in economic and social processes, while taking stock and assessing progress made in closing a series of gender gaps. It provides compelling examples of policies and programmes with a review of what has worked, and specific recommendations about how to do more, and better. 16 pages.

Achieving gender equality by empowering women in agrifood systems

13/04/2023

This flyer summarizes points from the 2023 flagship report The status of women in agrifood systems outlines the challenges women have accessing resources, information, services and opportunities. 2 pages.

Why the gender transformative approach is critical to achieving more equitable and resilient small-scale fisheries in sub-Saharan Africa

01/04/2023

This issue brief aims to highlight the benefits of adopting the gender transformative approach (GTA) in small-scale fisheries (SSF) projects and initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. It serves as an introduction for various stakeholders wishing to gain an initial understanding of how to embed the GTA in fisheries programming. 40 pp.

Gender, water and agriculture

01/04/2023

This assessment aims to shed light on the different contributions and benefits of women and men in relation to agricultural roles, responsibilities and resources, focusing mainly on productive agricultural resources, including water, to inform more efficient, equitable and gender-responsive programmes in the future. 72 pp.

A snapshot of gender affairs in the agriculture and rural sector (ARS) of Guyana

01/04/2023

In alignment with the FAO Policy on Gender Equality 2020–2030, the Assessment describes women’s and men’s specific roles and opportunities in agriculture, and explores the impact of existing gender inequalities on both women’s empowerment and rural development. Rural women are among the main contributors to food production and food processing in Guyana yet women’s access to both productive resources and services is limited. 8 p.

Addressing gender equality in sustainable soil management

01/04/2023

This technical guide for addressing gender equality in Sustainable Soil Management (SSM) is designed to provide an easily accessible and understandable reference on how to apply the Voluntary Guidelines on Sustainable Soil Management (VGSSM) for building healthy soils, while ensuring gender equality and women’s empowerment in all aspects of SSM. 48 p.

Engaging women and men equally in managing biodiversity

01/03/2023

This publication aims to raise gender awareness and providing guidance to FAO staff working in the field of biodiversity to help them to better identify and address the gender and social dimensions in biodiversity management. 52 pp.