Applying an inclusive and equitable approach to anticipatory action

14/10/2020

This paper highlights the effective use of early warning information and flexible finance mechanisms that can mitigate or even prevent humanitarian disasters. Women and children are 14 times more likely than men to experience displacement or die during a disaster. Acting on early warning information has been shown to curb projected increases in food insecurity, malnutrition and rural poverty. 32 pp.

Measuring SDG Indicator 5.a.1. Background Paper

13/10/2020

This paper describes the methodological work required to develop the 5.a.1 protocol. In terms of gender equality, an increase in the rights to land of women is tightly connected to women empowerment. 13 pp.

Leaving no one behind - A Regional Outlook on Gender and Agrifood Systems AFRICA

01/10/2020

The purpose of this report is to enrich the African Union’s knowledge and information base on gender and agrifood systems, food and nutrition security, and natural resource management to promote gender-responsive policies and actions and monitor progress towards the African Union’s gender benchmarks. Persisting gender inequality inhibits productivity and food and nutrition outcomes. 200 pp.

Empowering women in food systems and strengthening the local capacities and resilience of SIDS in the agrifood sector

23/09/2020

This leaflet presents the subprogramme that aimed to enhance women’s participation in selected value chains through improved access to resources, technologies and practices. This subprogramme will contribute to enhancing food security and nutrition in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through the development of efficient, resilient and inclusive food systems, which are key to mitigating the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural settings. 4 pp.

The EAF-Nansen Programme Gender Strategy

23/09/2020

This is a strategy document of the EAF-Nansen Programme that was formulated to guide the Programme’s activities on gender mainstreaming. It was prepared with the aim of achieving the outcome, purpose and goals defined in the Programme Document, while contributing to the accomplishment of FAO’s strategic objectives. 38 pp.

Support to Income Creation in Mongolia (Secim): Improving Local Dairy Processing Through Promoting Women

23/09/2020

This brochure spotlights the project that focused on increasing the quality and variety of dairy products being processed by women-dominated milk producer groups. The project aimed to increase the income of rural women by creating jobs along the dairy value chain. Targeting the rural economy in this manner is important in Mongolia because the processing of dairy products is typically undertaken by women. 11 pp.

The Philippines: Impact of Early Warning Early Action Exploring the interplay between El Niño-induced drought, conflict and gender

17/09/2020

This study analyses the outcome of acting early on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines between 2018 and 2019, ahead of an El Niño‑induced drought. It evaluates the effectiveness of anticipatory actions and highlights families’ perspectives on the benefits of acting early. 31 pp.

Indigenous Women, daughters of Mother Earth

16/09/2020

This brochure presents some of the main challenges that indigenous women face. It provides recommendations to eliminate the barriers that prevent them from achieving their full potential and their ability to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 16 pp.