At high level dialogue, Stakeholders Rally Support for Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture

The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Gender Equality Initiative, through its HER+ initiative, has emphasized the urgent need for improved access to agricultural land and resources for women. This call to action was made during a high-level dialogue held on October 9,...

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Main Author: National update
Format: Blog Post
Language:Inglés
Published: National Update 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155399
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Summary:The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Gender Equality Initiative, through its HER+ initiative, has emphasized the urgent need for improved access to agricultural land and resources for women. This call to action was made during a high-level dialogue held on October 9, 2024, in Abuja, aimed at addressing barriers women face in Nigeria’s agrifood sector. The dialogue served as a platform for stakeholders from government, civil society, and academia to collaborate on innovative approaches that recognize women as essential agents of change in agriculture.