EU-STREIT PNG Programme, in collaboration with local partners, marked International Women’s Day in rural Sepik with close to 1000 men, women and youth.

Women's work is essential to thriving coastal fisheries, but their labor is often invisible

Joint FAO/IFAD/WFP News Release on International Women’s Day

In Zimbabwe, FAO has played a big role in recognizing, advocating and celebrating the contribution of women and girls to building sustainable agri-food systems.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, FAO calls for women traders to be included in the AfCFTA

International Women’s Day 2022: celebrating the contributions of rural and indigenous women to healthy food systems and a sustainable tomorrow

Achieving gender equality for women means promoting their vital role in science.

Through a series of discussions, community members accept to engage in a critical self-reflection about their gender norms.

A project is officially launched to support six Eastern Africa nations

By combining the sharing of insights with analysis, the Social Norms Exploration Tool (SNET) provides a catalyst for the community itself to act on what is uncovered.

Representatives of the three RBAs mentioned their commitment to apply various methods to help raise awareness about the persisting gender gaps negatively impacting on the Ecuadorian society.

The use of theatrical debate is part of the JP GTA’s efforts to help the RBAs address discriminatory norms and promote an institutional culture free from negative unconscious gender bias.

First Vice-President Campbell Barr underlined the importance of solidarity, passion, and compassion. “Every day we must work at being a better person to build a better community, society, and a better world” she said.

On International Day of Rural Women, FAO launches new guide - Seize the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area for the economic empowerment of women in agriculture

Arati Devi Karna, a woman from the Gujara municipality, Rautahat district, says "The radio programme of JP RWEE is my university".

FAO-IFAD webinar showcases gender transformative approaches and tools for women’s financial inclusion, drawing audience of over 200.

As guardians of much of Guyana´s food culture, women create livelihood opportunities and improve the food security and nutrition of their families and communities.

One in every six people employed in Ukraine works in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. The report reveals that specific job types within that sector tend to fall into either “female” or “male” occupation categories.

A key component of development efforts to end hunger and malnutrition involves tackling the persistent gender inequalities that limit women’s potential and constrain their economic and social empowerment.

The discussion session begins with a few words from the dialogue curator, Ms. Eve Crowley, who summarizes the purposes of the proposed discussion and present a global vision on the relevance of the gender approach in food systems.