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Gender Equality at FAO

08/03/2010

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2010, FAO Director General Jacques Diouf speaks of women’s empowerment and gender equality as fundamental...

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Women Farmers' Critical Role

06/08/2009

The Keita Project in Niger is a remarkable example of what women’s farming groups can achieve. With the support of FAO and a team of experts, local...

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Why Women Matter

10/10/2008

Produced for the launch of the Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook, this video highlights women's vital contribution to agricultural production and long-term...

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Sustaining the future: Addressing HIV/AIDS and gender issues in agriculture in Malawi

14/04/2008

This video gives an overview of FAO's work in Malawi in mitigating the impact of HIV and AIDS on rural communities and the agricultural sector.

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When the rain falls

02/05/2007

EU-funded FAO gardens help women through Niger’s dry season, allowing them to grow crops for home consumption and sale.

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Harvesting for life

15/06/2005

This video explores an innovative schooling system known as Junior Farmer Field and Life Schools, set up by FAO and WFP in response to the orphan crisis...

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Sowing seeds of hunger

23/07/2003

Over the last decade, HIV/AIDS has had a devastating impact on southern Africa, where up to 80 percent of the population is dependant on small-scale...

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Drop by drop

11/06/2003

By focusing on the intra-household dynamics of freshwater management, this video aims to raise awareness on the different priorities of rural women...

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Sharing the knowledge: Men's and women's local knowledge conserved

13/02/2001

Filmed in Zimbabwe and the United Republic of Tanzania, the video highlights the importance of rural men’s and women’s local knowledge to their livelihoods....