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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....