At COAG29, Director-General Highlights Women Farmers’ Role in Combating Global Crises

Women farmers face many challenges, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, where they comprise 66% of the agricultural labor force. Despite their central role, women farmers often face significant barriers, such as gender discrimination, lack of access to resources, and unpaid care work.

The 2024 SDG Gender Index reveals that nearly 40% of countries have either stalled or regressed on gender equality since 2019, highlighting the urgency of closing the gender gap. If the current trend continues, gender equality will remain out of reach by the end of this century.