FAO Conference in Dushanbe Calls for Expansion of Women Farmers' Rights

FAO Regional Conference for Europe highlights resilience and inclusion amid climate, economic and geopolitical strains

Dushanbe, Tajikistan – Ministers and high-level representatives from across Europe and Central Asia gathered here on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen the efficiency, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability of agrifood systems in the face of growing climate, economic and geopolitical pressures. The 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe  (ERC35) is being held in Tajikistan’s capital under the overarching theme “Uniting fo…

FAO conference in Dushanbe calls for expansion of women farmers' rights

At the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe and Central Asia (ERC35) in Dushanbe, a call was made on May 14 to protect human rights defenders and activists from indigenous peoples, especially women. During the speech, issues of land grabbing, pressure on activists, and persecution of defenders of land rights and food sovereignty were raised. One of the central themes of the panel session “From Rights to Results — Empowering Women Farmers for …