YM18 - Empowering Women Farmers through Innovative Policy Solutions.


The "YM18 - Empowering Women Farmers through Innovative Policy Solutions" is a dedicated thematic session taking place today, 15 October 2026, at 18:00 Rome time (6:00 PM) at the Sheikh Zayed Centre inside the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters. The session is a key component of the 2026 World Food Forum Flagship Event Agenda and aligns with the broader global initiatives of the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) held at theSheikh Zayed Centre (FAO Headquarters, Rome).The session addresses how structural inequalities—such as restricted land ownership and limited financial credit—hamper women's agricultural contributions, exploring modern policy solutions to bridge the gender gap.

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Location: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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