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Women’s equality in agrifood systems could boost the global economy by $1 trillion, reduce food insecurity by 45 million: new FAO report
13/04/2023
Agrifood systems are a major employer of women globally and constitute a more important source of livelihood for women than for men in many countries
Healing wounds and rebuilding from rubble in Türkiye
06/04/2023
Farmers and rural communities need support to restart food production and livelihoods after major earthquake
FAO welcomes $34.4 million contribution from Japan to boost food security and strengthen resilience in emergency contexts
06/04/2023
This includes $10 million to safeguard rural livelihoods and provide emergency seed support to smallholder farmers in Ukraine
Almost half the world’s population lives in households linked to agrifood systems
03/04/2023
New FAO-led study finds that agrifood systems directly employ 1.23 billion people
Türkiye earthquakes: initial assessment indicates losses of more than 20 percent in food production
31/03/2023
FAO renews its funding appeal to scale efforts to help affected rural communities sustain and recover basic food production
Norway contributes $23.7 million of flexible funding to boost FAO’s capacity to respond to crises and emergencies
31/03/2023
With these funds, FAO aims to reach around 600 000 food insecure people
UN report warns of accelerating food insecurity in the Arab region due to global crises
29/03/2023
2022 Overview highlights the need to focus on trade as an enabler to achieve food security and nutrition
Iraq: Safety, credit and opportunities are all key for displaced farmers to return home
28/03/2023
Research by FAO and IOM casts light on obstacles faced in the aftermath of conflict
