This paper outlines the application of the principles of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (the SSF Guidelines) in FAO member countries and regions. The workshop clarified the scope of the project and it was agreed that project activities will focus on using small fish (small pelagic) value chains to increase the quantity and quality of small fish and fish products for human consumption and trade, and on empowering women in the postharvest sector as a means to those ends. 56 pp.
The objective of the text is to reflect on the current scenario faced by the most vulnerable women, and the measures that must be implemented to reduce their impacts. In addition, an analysis of the current situation of rural women is made, in qualitative terms. Finally, some of the public policy measures that are being taken by the states of the region to address the challenges described are described. 8 pp.
This new publication explores how Dimitra Clubs contributed to improving social cohesion and prospects for local peace in the Tanganyika Province in DRC. This promising practice is an example of a resilience-building intervention implemented through an integrated, community-based, multi-partner approach operationalizing the humanitarian development-peace nexus. 12 pp.
This document summarizes the online discussion “Mainstreaming gender for sustainable soil management”, held on the FAO Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum) from 23 September to 25 October 2019. Participants shared their views on the relation between SSM and gender equality, and discussed the distinct roles women, men, boys and girls play in it. They also identified some of the main gender-based constraints that hinder the uptake of SSM and contribute to soil degradation, and shared ideas on approaches that could help overcome such barriers. 7 pp.