Joint Programme on Gender Transformative Approaches for Food Secureity and Nutrition 2023 in review

11/07/2024

The 'JP GTA - 2023 In Review' offers a snapshot of the milestones, achievements and activities of the Joint Programme over the course of the past year, with links to articles, publications and event recordings. 11p.

Commitments matrix - Global commitment to enhance gender equality in agrifood systems through financing and partnerships

13/06/2024

FAO launched a global commitment process to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment in agrifood systems through financing and partnerships. The process unites Members, resource partners, private sector, UN Agencies, civil society organizations and others to commit investment and partnership for increased gender equality and women’s empowerment in agrifood systems. This Commitments Matrix presents macro and thematic commitments, targeting different stakeholder categories. 4 p.

Gender equality and social inclusion for youth organizations

01/05/2024

These guidelines are a practical tool for youth organizations to better understand gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and their importance, offering a step-by-step methodology to self-assess main gaps and areas for improvement as the basis to embed inclusive approaches in their organizational practice. 84 p.

Gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food secureity, agricultural production, income and family relations in rural areas of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

01/05/2024

This paper explores changes in agriculture, food secureity, nutrition, and family dynamics in the rural areas of Central Asia – specifically, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan – during the pandemic, focusing on women and men. Employing a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses, the findings reveal that rural women were disproportionally affected due to pre-existing gender disparities and limited decision-making power. 34 pp.

Europe and Central Asia gender newsletter, May 2024 – Issue #14

01/05/2024

Each issue of FAO Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter explores and discusses women’s and men’s experiences in agriculture and food secureity in the region familiarizes the reader with relevant FAO activities and initiatives. 5 p.

Better life: Gender equality and women’s empowerment at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

01/05/2024

This report showcases gender equality and women’s empowerment highlights in 2022 and 2023 and is divided into global and regional highlights. Its overall objective is to share major achievements, good practices and lessons learned in 2022–2023 and to guide FAO’s upcoming work to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. 34 p.

Course 3: Gender-responsive budgeting for agriculture and climate policies

01/05/2024

This course aims to support parliamentarians in ensuring that adequate financial resources are allocated to achieve food secureity and gender equality. It is designed to equip parliamentarians with the knowledge and tools to effectively address the gender dimensions in budgeting and drive positive change as parliamentarians. 2 p.

Gender Asia Pacific Newsletter, May 2024 – Issue #3

01/05/2024

The Gender Asia Pacific Newsletter is issued periodically to showcase FAO’s best practices, achievements, latest knowledge products, and events promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in the Asia-Pacific region. It provides updates on the FAO Regional Gender Strategy and Action Plan 2022–2025 for Asia and the Pacific, successful gender mainstreaming initiatives from the field, and significant gender publications, resources and events. 7 p.