Publications
Promoting the dissemination and uptake of the Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition
01/10/2025
The Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition (VG-GEWGE) provide an important normative umbrella and entry point for the development of policies and programmes at country level addressing the root causes of gender-based discrimination, including rigid social norms. 4 p.
The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa - Overview
02/09/2025
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting their vital yet often undervalued roles. 48 p.
Gender equality and climate change: A synthesis of knowledge in agrifood systems
01/09/2025
This report explores the intersection of gender equality, climate change and agriculture in the lives of smallholder farmers and the important role that gender-responsive climate-smart agriculture plays in achieving food security and building inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. 135 p.
Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter, August 2025 – Issue #19
01/09/2025
This edition highlights the launch of the Country Gender Assessment for Belarus, the adoption of Uzbekistan’s new Gender Strategy for Agriculture, and progress in Kosovo to strengthen rural women’s land and property rights. 6 p.
Republic of Tajikistan: National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods (Country Gender Assessment Series)
01/08/2025
The Country Gender Assessment (CGA) for Tajikistan offers a comprehensive analysis of gender equality in agriculture and rural development. It identifies key gender disparities, examines their root causes and impacts, and proposes actionable recommendations for gender-responsive policies. 108 p.
The empowerment of rural women, gender-responsive land policies and the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal Indicators 5.a.1 and 5.a.2. Assessment report 2025
01/08/2025
This assessment aims to assist national institutions, FAO and other interested parties in Albania to improve understanding about SDG Indicators 5.a.1 and 5.a.2, and the methodological considerations for collecting legal and statistical data. 36 p.
Understanding women’s roles and trade potential along regional value chains: An in-depth analysis of the soybean-to-poultry value chain in the United Republic of Tanzania
01/08/2025
This report offers an in-depth analysis of women’s roles and trade potential along the soybean-to-poultry value chain in the United Republic of Tanzania, within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Developed under the FAO–ITC joint programme Empowering Women and Boosting Livelihoods through Agricultural Trade (EWAT), the study highlights both opportunities and challenges facing women engaged in this sector. 52 p.
Joint Programme on Gender Transformative Approaches for Food Security and Nutrition: 2019-2024
01/07/2025
This legacy flyer offers a brief overview of the six-year Joint Programme on Gender Transformative Approaches for Food Security and Nutrition (JP GTA) and its key achievements across four pillars of work. 4p.