Publications
When women transform forestry: The 4WINS approach towards equitable entrepreneurship and leadership across the forest sector
01/02/2026
This paper presents FAO’s 4 WINS approach as a strategic model to advance women’s entrepreneurship and leadership across forest value chains through four mutually reinforcing pathways: wider access to markets, finance and decision-making; innovation driven by diverse knowledge systems and inclusive leadership; equitable conservation and restoration of natural resources; and sustainable practices that strengthen forest resilience and forest-dependent livelihoods. 41 p.
Guidelines for gender integration in Farmer Field Schools
01/02/2026
Women are central to agrifood systems, yet persistent gender inequalities continue to limit their access to agricultural extension, resources and decision-making. At a time when closing gender gaps could improve food security for 45 million people, these guidelines show how Farmer Field Schools (FFS) can move from gender-blind implementation to gender-transformative impact. 163 p.
The status of land tenure and governance
01/02/2026
This report generates, presents and assesses innovative data, and extracts insights regarding land tenure systems and governance frameworks, with special focus on women's land rights and the importance of customary tenure for mitigating climate change and ensuring the protection of biodiversity. 264 p.
The benefits of investing in breastfeeding and paid maternity leave in agrifood systems
01/01/2026
This technical brief presents evidence on the benefits of investing in breastfeeding and paid maternity leave for women working in agrifood systems as complementary interventions to improve maternal and child health and nutrition outcomes. It outlines the economic, environmental and social value of breastfeeding, and examines how paid maternity leave supports optimal breastfeeding practices, women’s well-being and workforce participation. 30 p.
Kiribati: National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods (Country Gender Assessment Series)
01/01/2026
The present Country Gender Assessment examines the gender dimension and dynamics of agriculture and the rural sector in Kiribati. The assessment aims to highlight the state of gender (in)equality and rural women’s empowerment in agriculture and rural development (ARD) and to inform the country and regional level work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to more precisely target technical support for ARD to the Government of Kiribati. 76 p.
Guidelines on healthy and safe employment of women in the Latin American banana industry
03/12/2025
The document aims to contribute to improved working conditions for women in the Latin American banana industry by providing guidelines for the healthy and safe employment of women workers, in an industry that has historically been dominated by men. 108 p.
Viet Nam: National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods (Country Gender Assessment Series)
01/12/2025
The "National Gender Profile of Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods Viet Nam" assesses gender equality and women's empowerment in Vietnamese agriculture from 2018, informing FAO's work, national planning, SDG monitoring, and CEDAW discussions. Viet Nam has advanced gender equality through legal reforms and agricultural programmes, improving women's financial access and reducing rural unemployment. 78 p.
Uzbekistan: National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods (Country Gender Assessment Series)
01/12/2025
The Country Gender Assessment (CGA) highlights key gender inequalities in Uzbekistan’s agrifood systems. Despite strong national commitments to gender equality, gaps in sex-disaggregated and agriculture-specific data continue to limit recognition of women’s contributions. 132 p.