Publications
Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter, March 2026 – Issue #21
31/03/2026
This edition starts with International Women’s Day and looks at the role of women in agriculture across Europe and Central Asia, as the region enters the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. 7 p.
Advancing value chains through gender transformative approaches (Technical note)
01/03/2026
This technical note guides policymakers and practitioners in conducting gender transformative analyses of agrifood value chains, with the aim of identifying root causes of gender-based constraints limiting women’s economic participation and resource access. 70 p.
WFF Youth Initiative: Results report 2025
01/02/2026
At a time when progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is under pressure and disparities persist across regions and communities, youth are bringing leadership, innovation and a strong commitment to food security. Their engagement is essential to accelerating action today and to shaping more resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for generations to come. 145 p.
Youth Recommendations: Empowering Young Women in Agrifood Systems
01/02/2026
The content of this paper was developed through an extensive consultative process. Approximately 5000 young people contributed, either by participating in live consultations, responding to the online call for inputs, or reviewing the zero draft. 22 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.
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 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.