International: Empowering Women and Youth for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Agri-Food systems

Apr 24, 2025 | Anastacia Wanjiru
Alliance Biodiversity & CIAT
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At the 2025 CGIAR Science Week, a dialogue unfolded around the crucial intersection of gender equality, youth, and social inclusion within agri-food systems. This conversation, hosted during the CGIAR Strategy Dialogue, brought together passionate leaders and innovators to reflect on how these themes are shaping the future of food systems. 

While gender inequality is deeply entrenched, especially in low-income countries, where women often face significant barriers, ranging from limited access to land and finance to exclusion from decision-making processes.