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“My mother and my father were farmers and, since childhood, I always helped them with their farming activities while con...
02/09/2026

“My mother and my father were farmers and, since childhood, I always helped them with their farming activities while continuing my studies. After getting married, I began managing a farm together with my husband. Thanks to my parents’ work, I was able to continue my studies, build a house and acquire my own land. This experience has shown me the importance of investing in agriculture. It is also rewarding and enriching work that allows me to contribute to the production of healthy, quality food. It also gives me the opportunity to create employment for people around me and support my community. Being a woman in the agri-food sector means being able to contribute to the development of our agriculture and economy, while also showing that women have a role to play at every level of the value chain. It means facing challenges, seizing opportunities and opening the way for future generations. These challenges include insecure access to land tenure and difficulties in putting some of the training we receive into practice; for example, some agroecological techniques require too much physical strength. In my opinion, it is necessary to strengthen women’s literacy and training, raise awareness among men so that they support women, guarantee equal access to land and economic activities, and promote women’s participation in decision-making spaces. My name is Raziliarisoa Tahiry, I am from Madagascar, I am a vegetable producer and a member of Fifata Ofisialy. This is my story for the .”

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“Mi madre y mi padre eran agricultores y, desde mi infancia, siempre les ayudé en sus actividades agrícolas mientras continuaba mis estudios. Después de casarme, comencé a gestionar una explotación agrícola con mi marido. Gracias al trabajo de mis padres pude continuar con mis estudios, construir una casa y adquirir mis propias tierras. Esta experiencia me demuestra la importancia de invertir en la agricultura. Además, es un trabajo gratificante y enriquecedor que me permite contribuir a la producción de alimentos saludables y de calidad. También me brinda la oportunidad de crear empleo para las personas de mi entorno y apoyar a mi comunidad. Ser mujer en el sector agroalimentario significa poder contribuir al desarrollo de nuestra agricultura y economía, demostrando al mismo tiempo que las mujeres tienen un papel que desempeñar en todos los niveles de la cadena de valor. Significa afrontar desafíos, aprovechar oportunidades y abrir camino a las generaciones futuras. Desafíos como la inseguridad en el acceso a la tenencia de la tierra o las dificultades para aplicar algunas formaciones que recibimos; por ejemplo, algunas técnicas agroecológicas requieren demasiada fuerza física. En mi opinión, es necesario reforzar la alfabetización y formación de las mujeres, sensibilizar a los hombres para que las apoyen, garantizar la igualdad de acceso a la tierra y a las actividades económicas y promover su participación en los espacios de toma de decisiones. Mi nombre es Raziliarisoa Tahiry, soy de Madagascar, soy productora de hortalizas y formo parte de FIFATA. Esta es mi historia para el ”.

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« Ma mère et mon père étaient agriculteurs et, dès mon enfance, je les ai toujours aidés dans leurs activités agricoles tout en poursuivant mes études. Après mon mariage, j’ai commencé à gérer une exploitation agricole avec mon mari. Grâce au travail de mes parents, j’ai pu poursuivre mes études, construire une maison et acquérir mes propres terres. Cette expérience m’a montré l’importance d’investir dans l’agriculture. C’est aussi un travail gratifiant et enrichissant qui me permet de contribuer à la production d’aliments sains et de qualité. Il me donne également l’opportunité de créer des emplois pour les personnes de mon entourage et de soutenir ma communauté. Être une femme dans le secteur agroalimentaire signifie pouvoir contribuer au développement de notre agriculture et de notre économie, tout en démontrant que les femmes ont un rôle à jouer à chaque niveau de la chaîne de valeur. C’est relever des défis, saisir des opportunités et ouvrir la voie aux générations futures. Des défis tels que l’insécurité dans l’accès à la tenure foncière ou les difficultés à mettre en pratique certaines formations que nous recevons ; par exemple, certaines techniques agroécologiques demandent trop de force physique. Selon moi, il est nécessaire de renforcer l’alphabétisation et la formation des femmes, de sensibiliser les hommes afin qu’ils les soutiennent, de garantir l’égalité d’accès à la terre et aux activités économiques, et de promouvoir leur participation dans les espaces de prise de décision. Je m’appelle Raziliarisoa Tahiry, je viens de Madagascar, je suis productrice maraîchère et je fais partie de FIFATA. Voici mon histoire pour l’ . »

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Land restoration begins when those who work the land directly have secure tenure rights, a real seat at the table and di...
28/08/2026

Land restoration begins when those who work the land directly have secure tenure rights, a real seat at the table and direct access to finance.

This was the message that the World Rural Forum brought to the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Food Systems and Soil Health, held at UNCCD COP17.

Family farmers are primary food producers and key land stewards keeping soil alive through agroecological practices, including crop diversification, cover cropping and rain harvesting techniques. Yet, none of these solutions can scale without the vital foundation of secure land tenure, especially for women and young farmers, giving them the security needed to invest in long-term soil restoration.

When family farmers, especially women farmers, have land rights secured, direct access to finance and enabling policies, local knowledge turns into global impact.

The World Rural Forum will continue promoting policies and investments that back the solution family farmers are already delivering on the ground.



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How do we effectively tackle desertification and drought? By empowering and recognising family farmers, who manage over ...
27/08/2026

How do we effectively tackle desertification and drought? By empowering and recognising family farmers, who manage over 80% of the world’s agricultural land.

At the COP17 of the UNCCD, taking place in Ulaanbaatar, the World Rural Forum, with the support of the Forest and Farm Facility, hosted the event “Family Farming at the heart of land restoration”to bridge local solutions with global action on land.

Family farming representatives, government champions and international agencies gathered to outline what sustainable land stewardship really looks like, from agroecology to inclusive value chains and women and youth-led restoration.

These discussions carry special weight as we advance the UN Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028) and celebrate both the International Year of the Woman Farmer and the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

To scale these solutions globally, 3 urgent priorities:

🔹Recognition: Embedding of family farming into UNCCD decisions.

🔹Policy: Securing access to land and tenure rights, especially for women and youth

🔹Finance: Unlocking direct, flexible funding that reaches family farming organisations.

These priorities should guide UNCCD negotiations and help leverage the Riyadh Action Agenda.

We are grateful to our distinguished panel and participants for proving that there is no effective response to desertification and drought without family farming.



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The daily lives of rural communities worldwide depend on how we address land degradation today.At UNCCD COP17, in Ulaanb...
20/08/2026

The daily lives of rural communities worldwide depend on how we address land degradation today.

At UNCCD COP17, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the World Rural Forum is bringing the collective voice of its global network to turn high-level commitments into action on the ground.

Scaling family farming’s solutions requires recognising family farmers as strategic partners in land restoration and food systems transformation, backing that recognition with dedicated policies, and enabling access to finance that actually reaches rural communities.

At COP17, the World Rural Forum delegation, composed by our Secretariat and member organisations’ representatives, will champion seven core priorities:
1. Recognition and meaningful participation of family farming.
2. Securing land rights for family farming.
3. Empowering women and youth.
4. Recognising pastoral mobility and promoting rangelands.
5. Integrating family farming’s responses to drought and land degradation into national policies.
6. Enabling direct access to restoration finance.
7. Aligning our approach across the Rio Conventions.

Throughout the conference, our delegation will engage in formal negotiations and high-level debates, participate in side events and contribute to the UNCCD’s Action Agenda.

During Food Systems and Soil Health Day, the World Rural Forum, with the support of the Forest and Farm Facility – will host the official side event: “Family farming at the Heart of Land Restoration”.

Land restoration starts with those who work the land. Follow our updates throughout COP17 as we bring the voice of family farming to the global stage.

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🟢The World Rural Forum is pleased to announce that it has officially been granted observer status with the Green Climate...
19/08/2026

🟢The World Rural Forum is pleased to announce that it has officially been granted observer status with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), following a decision by its Board. This accreditation marks an important step in ensuring that the voice, expertise and practical knowledge of family farming are represented within the world’s largest dedicated climate fund.

🌱Family farmers produce a large share of the global food supply and play a crucial role in sustainable natural resources management. Yet, they continue to face significant barriers when accessing the climate finance needed to build resilience and adapt to changing conditions.

🤝In this new observer role, the World Rural Forum, representing its diverse network, will work to bridge these gaps and help direct vital support to rural communities, strengthening global food security and protecting rural livelihoods.



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🟢 Nos complace anunciar que el Foro Rural Mundial ha obtenido oficialmente la condición de observador ante el Fondo Verde para el Clima (GCF), tras una decisión de su Junta. Esta acreditación marca un paso importante para garantizar que la voz, la experiencia y los conocimientos prácticos de la agricultura familiar estén representados en el mayor fondo dedicado al clima del mundo.

🌱Las agricultoras y agricultores familiares producen una parte importante del suministro mundial de alimentos y desempeñan un papel crucial en la gestión sostenible de los recursos naturales. Sin embargo, siguen enfrentándose a importantes barreras para acceder a la financiación climática necesaria para fortalecer su resiliencia y adaptarse a unas condiciones cambiantes.

🤝En este nuevo rol como observador, el Foro Rural Mundial, en representación de su diversa red, trabajará para contribuir a cerrar estas brechas y ayudar a canalizar apoyo vital hacia las comunidades rurales, fortaleciendo la seguridad alimentaria mundial y protegiendo los medios de vida rurales.



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They feed the world today and will continue to do so in the future. That is why we need them to have a stronger voice an...
12/08/2026

They feed the world today and will continue to do so in the future. That is why we need them to have a stronger voice and greater presence in the spaces where their future is decided.

On International Youth Day, we highlight the need to support young people to ensure generational renewal in family farming, as set out in Pillar 2 of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028 (UNDFF).

The next rural generation is facing, and will continue to face, major social and environmental challenges, and needs the right socioeconomic and political conditions to address them. In many cases, they are on the front line of challenges as significant as climate change or the gender gap in access to land. Providing them with resources is key to enabling them to innovate and offer solutions for a sustainable future.

The Family Farming Youth Core Group, promoted by the World Rural Forum within the framework of the UNDFF, is a valuable platform to foster dialogue among young family farming leaders, articulate proposals, exchange experiences and strengthen their capacity to influence public policies. The diversity of the network, together with its shared commitment, aligns perfectly with the theme of International Youth Day 2026: “Different contexts, common aspirations”.

Rural youth are already transforming the present. Let us recognise their leadership to make a positive, equitable and sustainable generational renewal possible.



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“Being a woman in agri-food systems means honouring the many women who, generation after generation, have remained unsee...
03/08/2026

“Being a woman in agri-food systems means honouring the many women who, generation after generation, have remained unseen despite being the backbone of rural life. It means transforming our role from invisible workers into recognised leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers. I often encounter deep-rooted biases simply because I am a woman. Even when we possess all the necessary qualifications, we are still expected to constantly prove our abilities. I am deeply inspired by the women farmers in my community. They face systemic challenges every day and yet continue to rise before dawn with unwavering determination. Nature itself also inspires me. Its resilience and extraordinary capacity to regenerate remind me to keep moving forward. I am motivated by the knowledge that my work, directly or indirectly, helps provide food for families in my community. Building a sustainable legacy for future generations is what keeps my passion alive and strengthens my commitment. We are guardians of local and traditional knowledge, innovators and nurturers of the earth. We need public policies that guarantee women equal rights to land ownership and direct access to flexible financial credit. Government programmes must provide needs-based technical training, affordable childcare services for rural workers, and modern machinery designed to meet the diverse physical and safety needs of women. In addition, ensuring that women farmers have equal representation in agricultural policy-making bodies is essential to achieving genuine structural change. In this , I would like to tell my fellow women farmers that together we have the power to cultivate a food system that is equitable, resilient and deeply respectful of nature. My name is Bibong Widyarti Djaprie. I am a member of INOFO and an organic farmer, educator, writer, and advocate for women, indigenous peoples, and local food producers across Indonesia.”

🇪🇺 Co-funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the World Rural Forum and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

🌱 The Challenge Fund for National Committees for Family Farming (NCFFs) has once again shown its capacity to strengthen ...
30/07/2026

🌱 The Challenge Fund for National Committees for Family Farming (NCFFs) has once again shown its capacity to strengthen the voice of family farming (FF) and generate lasting impact.

Beyond its contribution to the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028 (UNDFF), it has continued to drive real change at regional, national and global levels.

The 5th Challenge Fund, implemented between September 2024 and December 2025, clearly demonstrates this: it has achieved significant results in strengthening policy dialogue and collective action in support of family farming.

📗We have prepared a summary document, designed for wider dissemination, which presents the basic foundations of FF, how the Challenge Funds work, and the main results, achievements and lessons learned from the 5th Challenge Fund.

You can download it here: https://bit.ly/4bkl272

This work helps show clearly what we are achieving together, while continuing to look to the future. The call for proposals for the 6th Challenge Fund, already underway, shows that this journey continues.

🌍 Family farming feeds the world and cares for the planet. Transformative tools such as the Challenge Fund help drive it forward.



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25/07/2026

Gure lurraldeek eta paisaiek zaintza behar dute. Bizirik iraun dezaten, bertan bizi eta lan egiten duten pertsonak behar dituzte; haiek zaindu eta kontserbatuko dituzten pertsonak. Horregatik, familia nekazaritzaren bidea aukeratzen dutenek guztiok zaintzen gaituzte.

Gainera, familia nekazariak funtsezkoak dira klima ekintzaren eta elikadura segurtasunaren erronkei erantzuteko. Beraien eguneroko lanarekin, Euskadiko biztanleriaren ongizatea sustatzen dute.

Aurten, Emakume Nekazariaren Nazioarteko Urtea eta Larreen eta Artzainen Nazioarteko Urtea ospatzen ditugu: elkar indartzen duten bi mugarri. Horregatik, Euskadiko emakume artzain eta abeltzainen lana nabarmendu nahi dugu, ezinbestekoa baita gure ingurune naturala bizirik eta jasangarri mantentzeko, baita elikagai osasungarriak eta kalitatezkoak eskaintzeko ere.

Hori guztia, Nazio Batuen Familia Nekazaritzako 2019-2028 Hamarkadaren babesarekin. Esparru honetan, komunitate hauen aitortza politika publiko inklusibo eta eraginkorretan islatzeko lan egiten dugu, gure landa eremuei bizia ematen dieten pertsonen alde.

Leire Ayala abeltzaina bezalako aktibistek gure nekazaritza-elikagaien sistemak bizirik mantentzen dituzte. Kalitate goreneko elikagaiak lortzeko apustu argia egiten dute, ingurunea errespetatuz, lurraren emankortasuna kontserbatuz eta baliabide naturalen erabilera optimoaren bidez.

Familia Nekazaritzaren Egunean, Leireren eta beste hainbat pertsonaren lana ospatzen dugu, eta, CRAF Euskaditik, zaintzen gaituztenak zaintzeko dugun konpromisoa sendotzen dugu.



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Nuestras tierras y nuestros paisajes necesitan cuidados, personas que los habiten y conserven. Por eso, quienes escogen el camino de la agricultura familiar nos cuidan a todas y todos.

Además, las agricultoras y los agricultores familiares son clave para responder a los retos de la acción climática y de la seguridad alimentaria. Con su trabajo diario, promueven el bienestar de la población de Euskadi.

En este 2026 en el que confluyen el Año Internacional de los Pastizales y los Pastores y el Año Internacional de la Agricultora, conmemoraciones que se refuerzan mutuamente, destacamos la labor de las pastoras y ganaderas de Euskadi, imprescindibles para que nuestro entorno natural se conserve vivo, sostenible y nos proporcione alimentos sanos y de calidad.

Todo ello con el apoyo del Decenio de la Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura Familiar 2019-2028 (DNUAF). En este marco, trabajamos para que el reconocimiento de estas comunidades se traduzca en políticas públicas inclusivas y eficaces para quienes dan vida a nuestros campos.

Activistas como la ganadera Leire Ayala, personas que nutren nuestro sistema agroalimentario y que apuestan por la obtención de alimentos de la máxima calidad, respetando el medio ambiente y conservando la fertilidad de la tierra mediante la utilización óptima de los recursos naturales.

En el Día de la Agricultura Familiar celebramos la labor imprescindible de Leire y tantas personas y, desde el CRAF Euskadi, reforzamos nuestro compromiso de cuidar a quien nos cuida.

A course that leaves a lasting mark and will resonate across family farming communities around the world.The Gender and ...
23/07/2026

A course that leaves a lasting mark and will resonate across family farming communities around the world.

The Gender and Public Policy Course for Women Family Farmers, organised by the WRF, concluded its eight-week journey with an online session to take stock of the lessons learned and explore new initiatives and proposals.

📍The initiative is part of the and Pillar 3 of the UNDFF (2019–2028), which focuses on promoting gender equity in family farming and the leadership of rural women.📍

During this final session, we shared a replication toolkit based on the course content and presented our Rural Women in Action Network, a valuable platform for promoting inclusive public policies. We also shared a policy paper currently under development, containing proposals to advance towards more equitable, fair and sustainable agrifood systems.

Towards the end of the session, FAO’s Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division, presented FAO’s new Gender Learning and Information Hub.

Women family farmers from our global network and participants in the course shared their voices, both during the session and throughout the training programme. In the images, you can read some of the most meaningful statements they shared with us along the way.

These statements and experiences highlight persistent challenges—such as secure access to land, climate finance, the distribution of care responsibilities and participation in decision-making spaces—but also the leadership, resilience and capacity of women family farmers to put forward proposals.

The course organised by WRF has provided a key space for learning, empowerment and mutual understanding. The participants now have the tools to become trainers themselves and multiply the knowledge acquired within their organisations and communities. The path towards transformation now lies in inclusive public policies specifically designed for women.

🟣 Change is moving forward. By and for rural women.

🇪🇺 With the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the WRF and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.



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