Publications
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FAO Jordan Gender Newsletter, January 2020 - Issue #1
01/04/2020
The first issue of the Jordan Gender Neswletter provides an overview of Jordanian and Syrian women who entered labor market through three main projects supported by FAO in 2019 and features stories from the field of the impact on women living in Zaatari camp and how their lives were enhaced through the implementation of this project. 3 pp.
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Building resilience and women’s empowerment for food security and nutrition
01/04/2020
Since 1945, Canada and FAO have worked together towards finding solutions to many of the most pressing problems of our time, and tested new ways of delivering support to those most in need. Through total contributions of CAD 71 million (USD 53.5 million) between 2018 and 2019, Canada has enabled FAO to reach vulnerable populations in crisis-affected areas, while contributing to rural transformation through investments in agricultural productivity and livelihood opportunities. 4 pp.
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Empowering women in small-scale fisheries for sustainable food systems
05/03/2020
This paper outlines the application of the principles of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (the SSF Guidelines) in FAO member countries and regions. The workshop clarified the scope of the project and it was agreed that project activities will focus on using small fish (small pelagic) value chains to increase the quantity and quality of small fish and fish products for human consumption and trade 56 pp.
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Series The agrifood system and the challenges of COVID-19 Differential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and its connection to the pillars of the agrifood system
05/03/2020
The objective of the text is to reflect on the current scenario faced by the most vulnerable women, and the measures that must be implemented to reduce their impacts. In addition, an analysis of the current situation of rural women is made, in qualitative terms. Finally, some of the public policy measures that are being taken by the states of the region to address the challenges described are described. 8 pp.
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Dimitra Clubs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: improving the prospects for local peace
24/02/2020
This new publication explores how Dimitra Clubs contributed to improving social cohesion and prospects for local peace in the Tanganyika Province in DRC. This promising practice is an example of a resilience-building intervention implemented through an integrated, community-based, multi-partner approach operationalizing the humanitarian development-peace nexus. 12 pp.
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Mainstreaming gender for sustainable soil management
20/02/2020
This document summarizes the online discussion “Mainstreaming gender for sustainable soil management”, held on the FAO Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum) from 23 September to 25 October 2019. Participants shared their views on the relation between SSM and gender equality, and discussed the distinct roles women, men, boys and girls play in it. 7 pp.
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Gender mainstreaming and climate resilience in Zambia’s cashew sector: insights for adaptation planners
01/02/2020
This case study documents insights on gender mainstreaming practices implemented in a large-scale agriculture development project with a climate change adaptation component in Western Province, Zambia. It describes the key gender issues in the project context, as well as the gender mainstreaming practices that are in place and have potential for scaling up. Recommendations for policymakers indicate a way forward to enhance the promotion of gender equality in the context of adaptation to 24 pp
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Near East and North Africa Gender Newsletter, January 2020 - Issue #1
30/01/2020
The first issue of the RNE Gender Neswletter features stories from Lebanon, West Bank Gaza and Syria that focus on gender dimensions of field programmes and on sharing impactful human stories. In addition, the newsletter provides an overview of the recently concluded regional Bejing +25 ministerial review meeting and key focus areas for gender equality and women's empowerment. 6 pp.