To achieve gender equality and women's empowerment in agrifood systems, it is necessary to tackle structural constraints, discriminatory social norms, and gender-blind policies and laws in agrifood systems.

As the United Nations has proclaimed 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer, discover the stories of women who are helping transform the agricultural sector while promoting gender diversity across professions.

As FAO coordinated the implementation of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, gender team leader Tacko Ndiaye discusses why investing in Africa's women famres is essential for food security, economic growth and creating more resilient agrifood systems.

Advancing justice and opportunities for women and girls through gender‑transformative agrifood systems

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution last night celebrating the designation of 2026 as ‘International Year of the Woman Farmer.’