We were delighted to partner with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uganda to the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United Nations, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Malawi to the United Nations to host a side event at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 68).

The event, held on March 15, 2024, at the UN Headquarters in New York, convened different-level actors from the government, the diplomatic corps, civil society, researchers, and policy practitioners working across agrifood systems.

Spotlighting AWARD’s Gender Responsive Agricultural Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship, the event catalyzed conversations on how gender-responsive policies in food and agriculture can foster equitable agrifood systems, reduce poverty, and accelerate African socio-economic development.

Discussions highlighted some Africa-specific trends and options regarding equitable agrifood systems and the status of women in Africa’s agrifood systems.

Below are the panelists who took part in the side event;

Watch the keynote address delivered during the side event by Ambassador Nausca-Jean Jezile, Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa to FAO and the CFS Chairperson: