Dear Gender Community, I hope this week’s news selection finds you well. Read below:
Gender inequalities in food and agriculture are costing world $1 trillion: FAO (UN News, April 13, 2023)
> FAO says that gender inequalities such as less access for women to knowledge and resources, and a higher unpaid care burden, account for a 24 per cent gap in productivity between women and men farmers on farms of equal size. https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/04/1135597
The report in question: https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cc5343en
Plan International concerned about safety of children and girls as conflict in Sudan escalates (Relief Web, April 17, 2023)
> The plight of families, especially children and girls, in Sudan remains uncertain amid ongoing conflict, increasing concern for their wellbeing and safety. https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/plan-international-concerned-about-s…
UN commission examines threats to global education goal (UN News, April 10, 2023)
> Despite global promises and progress, some 263 million children and young people are out of school, indicating that achieving quality education for all by 2030 is “seriously off track”, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned on Monday. The gender theme was picked up by Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), who described education as “a door opener” and “life changer”, particularly for vulnerable women and girls. https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/04/1135467