CGIAR Gender Accelerator: A Tool to Advance Gender Equality Research in Agri-Food Systems By Naureen Hossain Copyright © IPS - Inter Press Service --

https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/04/cgiar-gender-accelerator-a-tool-to-advance-gender-equality-research-in-agri-food-systems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cgiar-gender-accelerator-a-tool-to-advance-gender-equality-research-in-agri-food-systems NAIROBI, Apr 12 2025 (IPS) - To advance the participation of women, the youth, and minority communities in the agricultural sector, measures must be taken to recognize and break down the barriers that hold them back. Experts in the agricultural sector agree that even as they constitute a significant percentage of the agricultural workforce, women face persistent challenges. The picture that emerges is a lack of due recognition of their presence and their challenges, such as limited access to resources and knowledge. Copyright © IPS - Inter Press Service --