Tag: Women s empowerment

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the global gender gap in food insecurity widened significantly between 2019 and 2021, with women more likely than men to face moderate or severe food insecurity. This persistent disparity is a complex issue, rooted in systemic inequalities that influence who produces, accesses, and consumes food within households and communities worldwide. Understanding the multi-faceted reasons behind this gendered vulnerability is crucial for developing effective, targeted interventions that can create lasting change.

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.