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Italy and FAO mark International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 with commemorative coin

New 5-euro silver coin, produced in collaboration with Italy’s State Mint, celebrates women’s essential contributions to agrifood systems

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Women farmers’ access to justice and resources take centre stage as Rome-based UN agencies mark International Women’s Day 2026

FAO, IFAD and WFP bring together high-level representatives and farmers’ organizations for the annual joint event in Rome

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Brazil’s Rosângela “Janja” Lula da Silva designated FAO Special Goodwill Champion Against Hunger

In this capacity, Madame Lula da Silva will advocate for food security, women’s empowerment, and sustainable agrifood systems.

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FAO Members in Latin America and Caribbean discuss priorities in fighting hunger and poverty

Regional Conference kicks off as FAO Director-General emphasizes the need for enhanced coordination and support for farmers to bolster progress in food security

FAO in Geneva

The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva (FAO in Geneva) is working with partners to achieve FAO’s corporate goal and the wider Sustainable Development Agenda. It works as an advocacy and partnership platform, to ensure FAO’s role and impact is well understood... find out more.

Through the FAO in Geneva Thematic Dialogue Series, it is also championing key thematic issues of importance to FAO, its members and partners, leveraging key field work of the Organization.

Recent and upcoming events

28/3

2026

FAO at the Young Humanitarian Summit 2026
Geneva (Switzerland), Hybrid Event, 28/03/2026

FAO Workshop: Turning the Tide on Food Crises: Empowering youth for resilient futures through agriculture livelihood support 

17/3

2026

The Right to Food and Localization
Geneva (Switzerland), Hybrid Event, 17/03/2026

Join us for a hybrid briefing session on “The Right to Food and Localization”. 

Highlights
365 DAYS OF ACTION
FAO’s 80th anniversary

A global call to write the next chapter of FAO’s journey together. Join us as we kick off celebrations early to build an unforgettable anniversary.

IN FOCUS
Climate action

Actions to make agriculture sustainable are among the most effective measures to help nations adapt to and mitigate climate change.

Publications
FAO Flagship publications

FAO’s State of the World publications provide a comprehensive overview of the most pressing global issues associated with food and agriculture.

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FAO emergencies and resilience

In emergencies, FAO saves lives, safeguards livelihoods, and lays the foundations for resilience.

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