Malnutrition can adversely influence the health and development of women and their children. In Myanmar’s Yangon region, a significant portion of young women employed in the formally regulated garment sector is impacted by malnutrition. Through data co... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program
Focus on women: Why it matters more than ever before
When India’s flagship undertaking on nutrition, POSHAN Abhiyaan (or, the National Nutrition Mission) was launched three years back on international Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
International Women’s Day: Achieving Gender Equality for a Food-Secure Future
On March 8, International Women's Day, we ask: why is gender equality vital for achieving sustainable, productive and climate-resilient food systems? CGIAR scientists share experiences from the field. Read More: bit.ly/CGIARGENDER_IWD2020 Photo Credit:... Source: IFPRI Bangladesh Country Office
New challenges for women’s land rights in Africa
Re-post from IFPRI.ORG. A new wave of gender-related land reforms has swept across Africa south of the Sahara in recent years. These reforms have incorporated innovative approaches to land administration, including legal provisions protecting women’s land rights, and efforts to minimize gender inequalities concerning land, housing, and property rights. In 2003, for instance, the African […] Source: IFPRI Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategy Support Program
Locally-grown fruits and vegetables can improve diets of rural women in India
Our recent study in Food and Nutrition Bulletin found that breaking down misconceptions regarding locally-grown and widely available nutritious fruits and vegetables could help to improve diets and address micronutrient deficiencies among women of chil... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
