Publications
Animal vaccination training empowers women in Bangladesh - Stories of change
28/05/2020
In Bangladesh, the FAO Upazila to Community (U2C) initiative believes that by giving training on vaccination, biosecurity and surveillance to women, who are usually the custodians of livestock, it is possible to improve livestock health and ensure food security in their communities. This happened with Helena, a 35-year-old poultry farmer, wife and mother-of-three, who became a community vaccinator after taking the training delivered by an Upazila livestock officer. 2 pp.
Gender in food and nutrition security
23/05/2020
This fact sheet describes the course that helps raise awareness about the importance of addressing gender equality in food and nutrition security and agricultural policy and programming. It also provides concrete skills and tools that can be used in real-life policy and programming situations. 2 pp.
Adding a gender lens into FAO's response to COVID-19
10/05/2020
This publication provides programmatic guidance on integrating a gender lens in FAO's response to COVID-19. With the imposed social isolation and heightened social and economic pressures, women and girls’ vulnerability to domestic violence is projected to increase. In addition, this publication identifies key areas and actions that could be considered in FAO’s efforts to strengthen the resilience of farming households and communities and promote sustainable, resilient and 9 pp.
Final report of the initiative on involving women and youth in responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in Ghana
02/05/2020
This report describes a FAO initiative that sought to involve women and youth in responsible investment in agriculture and food systems (RAI) in Ghana. The initiative has involved discussions on an online forum where a wide group of people deliberated on issues that are relevant for women and youth in agriculture. Additionally, field visits, workshops, and a study on women and youth-led agribusinesses have been conducted. 40 pp.
Near East and North Africa Gender Newsletter, March 2020 - Issue #2
20/04/2020
The second issue of the RNE Gender Newsletter features stories from Lebanon, West Bank Gaza, Egypt and Iraq that focus on gender dimensions of field programmes and on sharing impactful human stories. In addition, the newsletter provides an opening article highlighting International Women's Day celebration with RNE staff at FAO Regional Office in Cairo. 7 pp.
Agricultural finance and the youth: prospects for financial inclusion in Kenya
02/04/2020
The aim of this publication is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the current state of financial inclusion among the Kenyan youth, especially those residing in rural and financially underserved areas. In particular, the study seeks to illustrate the clear linkage between the substantial financial access gap faced nowadays by the Kenyan youth and their inability to pursue high value-added entrepreneurial opportunities, chiefly in the agribusiness sector. 68 pp.
FAO Jordan Gender Newsletter, January 2020 - Issue #1
01/04/2020
The first issue of the Jordan Gender Neswletter provides an overview of Jordanian and Syrian women who entered labor market through three main projects supported by FAO in 2019 and features stories from the field of the impact on women living in Zaatari camp and how their lives were enhaced through the implementation of this project. 3 pp.
Extension and advisory services: at the frontline of the response to COVID-19 to ensure food security
01/04/2020
The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is expanding daily. Governments around the globe are confronted with multiple challenges related to minimizing the devastating health impact and protecting human lives, and ensuring sufficient food supplies and the functioning of services to those most in need. All this while coping with the economic consequences of COVID-19, which is expected to push an additional 548 million people below the poverty line. 6 p.