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Women farmers fight for political representation
In 2019, Vaishali Yede, a farmer from Yavatmal – Washim, Maharashtra, decided to contest the Lok Sabha elections to amplify the voices of struggling farmers in the Indian parliament. Her husband, Sudhakar, had tragically taken his own life due...
WIA Network
8 Apr 2024
One in every 10 women in the world lives in extreme poverty
UN Women has called for increased investment in women as a key strategy to accelerate economic growth and create more prosperous and equitable societies. This call comes at a critical time when conflicts and crises around the world are threatening...
WIA Network
8 Apr 2024
A call for gender-inclusive policies in agriculture
Women farmers, constituting 33% of cultivators and 84% dependent on agriculture for livelihood in India, are a crucial but often overlooked segment of country’s agricultural sector. Despite their significant contribution, they face numerous...
WIA Network
8 Apr 2024
Empowering rural women is key to sustainable development and food security: UN Women
Rural women are indispensable agents of development, playing a pivotal role in driving the transformative economic, environmental, and social changes necessary for sustainable development. Despite their crucial contributions, they face a myriad of...
WIA Network
8 Apr 2024
Women innovators honored with 'Prema Gopalan Sakhi Prerana Award'
Padma Shri Awardee and "Seed Mother," Rahibai Soma Popere, emphasized the importance of preserving indigenous seeds for organic farming saying that soil holds significance for all of us and everyone needs to join hands to preserve traditional...
WIA Network
8 Apr 2024
Climate change threatens agriculture and livestock in India
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India has warned that climate change could have serious consequences for crops, livestock, and fisheries. Without adaptation measures, rice yields could drop by 20% in rainfed areas by 2050 and...
WIA Network
8 Apr 2024
More than 70% of working women in South Asia are employed in agrifood systems: FAO Report
Globally, 36% of working women are employed in agrifood systems, with South Asia having a higher rate at 71%, many of whom work informally. In India, over 90% of the workforce is informal, with more than 50% being women. These figures from the...
WIA Network
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From France to Senegal's Fields: Aasiya journey to transform agriculture
Aasiya Gaye DIOP, a 42-year-old farmer from Dakar, Senegal, stands at the forefront of a groundbreaking agricultural initiative, "Baye Sa Tool 4.0". Through this project, she aims to catalyze investment in agriculture and bring modernization to...
WIA Network
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Maidur entrepreneur finds success with cow milk business
The untold saga of widow farmers comes alive on screen!
Tragic well accident highlights gender disparities in water...
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