Publications
Enabling linkages between social protection and agriculture for women farmers in Madhesh Province of Nepal (JP RWEE)
01/08/2026
The policy brief examines how stronger linkages between social protection and agriculture can support women farmers in Madhesh Province, Nepal. Drawing on national evidence, local context and JP RWEE's experience, it outlines key barriers and opportunities for improving access to services, strengthening resilience, promoting women’s economic empowerment and enhancing coordination between agriculture and social protection systems. 8 p.
Joint Programme: Accelerating Progress Towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (Nepal 2026 factsheet)
01/07/2026
The factsheet summarizes progress and results of JP RWEE Phase II (2022–2027) in Nepal highlighting measurable improvements in food security, income, leadership, and gender-responsive policies, while presenting programme strategies and future directions. 4 p.
Linkages between the Joint Programme on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment & the Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition
01/07/2026
This document outlines the linkages between the activities carried out by the Joint Programme on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment the CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition. The document also highlights synergies between the JP RWEE and the FAO programme on the uptake of the guidelines. 4 p.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026
01/07/2026
Despite sustained, gradual improvement in recent years, global hunger and food insecurity remain far above the targets set by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is estimated that 645 million people faced hunger in 2025. This report provides a comprehensive strategy for governments and stakeholders aiming to structurally lower diet costs and safeguard human capital, while avoiding the hidden costs of agrifood systems. 249 p.
Joint Programme: Accelerating Progress Towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE 2026 factsheet)
01/07/2026
The factsheet summarizes progress and results of JP RWEE Phase II (2022–2027), highlighting measurable improvements in food security, income, leadership, and gender-responsive policies, while presenting programme strategies and future directions. 4 p.
Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter, June 2026 – Issue #22
01/06/2026
The June 2026 issue of the Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter includes a high-level event at the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and a side event on knowledge, advisory services and innovation at the 2026 UNECE Regional Sustainable Development Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, both held in the context of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. 8 p.
Empowering women through national action plans for family farming
01/05/2026
This toolkit is designed to support stakeholders involved in the development, implementation and monitoring of national action plans for family farming (NAPs) in effectively addressing women farmers’ considerations throughout the process. Its primary users include family farmers’ organizations, government representatives, civil society organizations, and other technical partners engaged in promoting family farming and gender equality at the national and regional levels. 42 p.
Women’s empowerment farmer business school manual
01/05/2026
This manual provides practical guidance for practitioners, facilitators and policymakers on how to design, implement and scale WE-FBS, including tools, methodologies and lessons learned from field applications. 212 p.