E-learning course: Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment

This course explores the “CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition”, clarifying their rationale, key objectives, and core principles, as well as the main stakeholders targeted. It also provides an in-depth analysis of the nine focus areas around which the recommendations are structured.

This course is primarily intended for:

• Government representatives and policymakers;
• United Nations professionals;
• Civil society members;
• Researchers (international agricultural research institutions);
• Professionals from international and regional financial institutions; and
• Private company managers.

You will learn about:

• What the Guidelines are and how they were developed.
• The background, the rationale and core principles behind the Guidelines.
• The main stakeholders addressed by the Guidelines and how they should ensure their implementation and monitoring.
• The nine focus area around which the Guidelines are organized, with supporting data, detailed explanations and relevant case studies for each one.

Pocket Essentials: Carry the VG-GEWGE with you

These pocket essentials introduce the guidelines' nine focus areas. Follow the printing instructions and use these cards to:

• Introduce the guidelines to colleagues and partners in a simple, engaging way
• Spark conversations in meetings, trainings, or community dialogues
• Remind yourself of the focus areas by keeping them visible on your desk, a noticeboard, or a meeting table
• Prompt critical review of planning, monitoring, or reporting on gender equality in food security and nutrition

Instructions for printing:

• Format: 14 x 19 cm, double-sided (4/4), full color
• Stock: Symbol Freelife Matt, 400 gsm
• Coating: Matte lamination (both sides)
• Finishing: Die-cut rounded corners + 5.5 mm drill hole (top-left)
• Tie the cards together through the hole with a metal ring or snap-hook