Presentation of the Status of Women in Agrifood Systems Report in Ottawa, Canada

Tue, Apr 18, 2023, 3:00 PM | Register | Webcast | Twitter Livestream

Please join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for a high-level discussion on FAO’s seminal report on the critical roles women play in global agrifood systems

Featured Remarks

Anita Vandenbeld, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development

Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General, FAO

Technical Presentation

Lauren Phillips, Deputy Director Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division, FAO

Moderated Fireside Chat with Representatives from Canadian Civil Society Organizations.

About the Report

This high-level event will highlight the key findings of the report on the Status of Women in Agrifood Systems, which provides critical data, lessons learned, and recommendations for governments, businesses, and civil society in developing effective and cost-efficient policies and programs to support women in agrifood systems.

Agrifood systems are a major employer of women globally and are generally a more important source of livelihood for women than men. Empowering women and closing the gender gap in agrifood systems will lead to systematic benefits not just for women, but for society as a whole - reducing hunger, increasing incomes, and strengthening the resilience of rural communities.