FAO scaled up conditional cash assistance to support reactivation of local crop production by an additional 1 000 farmers in the Gaza Strip.

From 23 February to 31 March 2026, the United Nations Human Rights Council held its 61st session, bringing together global leaders to address pressing human rights challenges.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) participated in the fourth Young Humanitarian Summit (YHS) 2026, held from 27 to 29 March at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva, to advance discussions on youth-led resilience in agrifood systems amid worsening global food crises. 

FAO helps secure investments to enhance the climate resilience of vulnerable smallholders in the wake of Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa

Máximo Torero speaks at UN press briefing on implications of Middle East conflict

Events in Rome highlight vital linkages between forests and water

Interview with Tacko Ndiaye, Gender Team Leader and Mariola Acosta, FAO’s Strategic Coordinator of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, on why the Year should serve as a vital catalyst to empower women farmers and close gender gaps in agrifood systems.

The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva (LOG), the FAO Right to Food Team of the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) and the Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER ) organized the fourth session of the FAO Right to Food Dialogue Series in Geneva briefing on “Right to Food and Localization”. 

FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia

Photo Exhibition on the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 organized at the Palais des Nations in Geneva 

FAO joined the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) 2026 to contribute to this year’s exchanges and highlight the role of emergency agriculture, anticipatory action, and locally led solutions in protecting livelihoods and strengthening resilience in fragile settings.

Interview with FAO's Director of Animal Production and Health, Thanawat Tiensin on the role of rangelands and pastoralists in sustainable agrifood systems, biodiversity preservation and climate resilience, as the UN marks the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.

October 1 annual observance to raise awareness about coffee’s socio-economic importance and contribution to food security

The next World Programme of Census of Agriculture will tap innovative technology to help collect and disseminate knowledge

New forecasts also point to reduced wheat plantings in 2026 as farmers respond to lower prices

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

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

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

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

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Mogadishu - Nearly 6.5 million Somalis face high levels of hunger, and more than 1.8 million children face acute malnutrition due to worsening drought, the Somali government and UN agencies have warned in a new report. 


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