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Food security and gender equality go hand in hand.
#JPRWEE supports rural women with the skills, resources and opportunities they need to strengthen food production, improve nutrition and build resilient livelihoods.
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UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment retweeted
On International Day of Rural Women, we asked women farmers in Madhesh: what change do you want to see?
Their answer: economic empowerment, a seat at decision-making tables, and the skills, resources and services to thrive.
They’re already leading. Let’s listen and act. #JPRWEE
Rural women are driving food security, economic growth and community resilience every day.
This #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen, #JPRWEE celebrates the women leading change through entrepreneurship, leadership and collective action.
How can women’s empowerment contribute to better nutrition and food security?
Join us on 16 Oct to explore evidence from Ethiopia & Bangladesh, including #JPRWEE Phase I experience and evaluation evidence from Ethiopia.
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UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment retweeted
In Madhesh, rural women are the backbone of both the harvest and the recovery.
Last week in Janakpur, MoLMAC Madhesh convened a Provincial Policy Dialogue on transforming agri-food systems through women’s leadership, climate resilience & gender-responsive governance.
#JPRWEE
Through #JPRWEE in #Tanzania, Asia Athumani Gudo learned about her rights, secured a land certificate, and built a more secure future for her children.
Her story shows how secure land rights can transform lives. 🌱💪
Read full story: jprwee.org/news/her-land-her…
UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment retweeted
Ms. Lila Pieters Yahia @UN_Nepal RC visited @JPRWEE sites in Madhesh Province, engaging with #WomenFarmers & partners to see the impact of empowering rural women. Implemented by FAO, @unwomennepal, @IFAD, & @WFP, the programme strengthens livelihoods & leadership for rural women.
UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment retweeted
Mariam and Amina are participants in the @JPRWEE programme's banana demonstration plot trainings.
Through hands-on learning, they have gained practical skills and are adopting improved farming practices that are helping to increase banana yields and boost their incomes.🍌
UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment retweeted
From cassava to banana & orange peels, food leftovers are getting a new life in #Zanzibar.
Through @JPRWEE, women seaweed farmers have received a machine that turns dried food waste into charcoal briquettes that are a cleaner and sustainable source of energy than firewood. 🔥
UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment retweeted
Positioning women at the heart of agriculture is no favor; it is the strategy for thriving #AgriFoodSystems.
At #AFSForum2026, UN Women, @JPRWEE & partners set out clear pathways to shape policy, investment & action so women can lead, innovate & prosper across agri-value chains.
From savings group member to cooperative president, Akimana Angelique's from story shows the impact of investing in rural women.
As highlighted at #AFSF2026, women need access to finance, decent work and supportive policies to thrive.
Read full story: jprwee.org/news/stronger-tog…
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UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment retweeted
Oshima Khatun from Nepal is one of 12 incredible women shaping the future of food systems in their communities.
With support from @JPRWEE — implemented by @IFAD, @FAO, @UN_Women and @WFP — Oshima is using her voice to transform the lives of those around her 👇
Our new publication, "Women Farmers Caring for People and Planet," shares 12 global portraits of women food producers, environmental stewards, and knowledge-keepers leading cooperatives and building climate resilience.
📖 Read the stories: knowledge.unwomen.org/en/dig…
UN JP Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment retweeted
Our new publication, "Women Farmers Caring for People and Planet," shares 12 global portraits of women food producers, environmental stewards, and knowledge-keepers leading cooperatives and building climate resilience.
📖 Read the stories: knowledge.unwomen.org/en/dig…
En #Tunisie, les membres de la Société Mutuelle de Services Agricoles féminine Nissa Sabra, avec le soutien du #JPRWEE, montrent que l’autonomisation commence par la voix, le choix et le leadership.
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