Join us as we convene leading global experts in agricultural research for development to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day and illuminate some impactful investments in women.
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The event, jointly organized by CIFOR-ICRAF, the CGIAR GENDER Platform, and the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), will feature interactive conversations and storytelling fireside chats as we discuss “Investing in women to accelerate progress toward equitable agrifood systems.”
This year’s IWD theme seeks to spotlight actions toward closing the equality gender gap by 2030 to secure prosperous and just economies and a healthy planet for future generations. With global trends indicating gender equality having only advanced by 4.1 percent and the gap is substantially widening, it is imperative to pay attention to gender-responsive approaches driving positive change across the agrifood systems.
This forum will ignite conversations on investments in women, shifting the needle toward equitable agrifood systems while calling for better targeting of such investments for accelerated progress. Discussions will spotlight how to invest in agricultural solutions that work for women and the role of institutions in improving the numbers and experiences of women in agrifood systems leadership.
CIFOR-ICRAF speakers
Éliane Ubalijoro
Director General, ICRAF
Leigh Winowiecki
Co-lead,CA4SH
