International Year of the Woman Farmer
Context: The UN General Assembly has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer to recognize women's vital role in agriculture and highlight issues like land rights and market access.
Important Pointers:
Declaration Year: 2026 has been declared as the International Year of the Woman Farmer by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Objective: The aim is to highlight the role of women farmers in achieving global food security and sustainable agriculture.
Significance: Recognizes that women constitute over 40% of the agricultural workforce worldwide.
Challenges Addressed: The observance will focus on issues such as gender disparity, land ownership, access to credit, and agricultural resources for women.
Implementing Body: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will coordinate the activities for this year.
Wider Goal: It aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).