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Women’s Empowerment as a Tool against Hunger
In July 2013, Olivier De Schutter, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, produced a new report entitled Gender Equality and Food Security as part of a joint undertaking between the Asia Development Bank and the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. This publication analyzes gender inequalities that constrain women’s roles in agriculture and food production, and in the long run undermine achievement of food and nutrition security in the Asia and Pacific region.
August 2, 2013 - Last update: July 4, 2022
In July 2013, Olivier De Schutter, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, produced a new report entitled Gender Equality and Food Security as part of a joint undertaking between the Asia Development Bank and the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
This publication analyzes gender inequalities that constrain women’s roles in agriculture and food production, and in the long run undermine achievement of food and nutrition security in the Asia and Pacific region. It recommends priority interventions that would enhance food and nutrition security in the region by ending gender discrimination and empowering women. It argues for policy reforms to advance gender equality and strengthen country-owned food security strategies.
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