Tag: Gender norms

Globally, the disparity in food security between men and women reached 4.3 percentage points in 2021, with women facing higher rates of moderate to severe food insecurity. This critical issue goes beyond simple access, exploring how does gender affect food insecurity through complex social, economic, and cultural factors.

An estimated 60% of the 820 million people suffering from chronic malnutrition globally are women and girls. This stark reality is a direct consequence of how gender norms affect nutrition by shaping food access, decision-making, and distribution within communities and households worldwide.