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Resources

We recommend the following resources, a number of which were utilized in the preparation of this issue brief, as good sources for further learning on the subject of rural women.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) plays an important role in international efforts to end hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information.

 

Gender and Food Security. Available online at:

http://www.fao.org/Gender/gender.htm

 

“Women and Participation in Agricultural Policy-making and Development Bodies.” Available online at:

http://www.fao.org/docrep/W6038E/w6038e06.htm#P673_52375

 

 

WomenWatch

WomenWatch is a gateway to information and resources on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women throughout the United Nations system. The Web site provides information on the outcomes of, as well as efforts to, incorporate gender perspectives into follow-up to global conferences.

 

http://www.un.org/womenwatch/asp/user/list.asp-ParentID=10311.htm

 

The World Bank—Gender and Development

The World Bank is a source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The bank is made up of two development institutions owned by 185 member countries—the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).

 

Toolkit: Gender Issues in Agriculture. 1996. Available online at:

http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTGENDER/Resources/Toolkitgenderagri.pdf

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Other sections of this e-brief:

1 - Rural Women and Agriculture: An Overview

2 - World Neighbors and Rural Women

3 - Profile: Carmen Muyulema

 

A WOW! e-Brief

Work of Women program @ World Neighbors

February 2008

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