Articles tagged " Diversity"

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A smiling woman in a polka dot dress holds a baby, embodying change and joy in a lush outdoor setting.

Women as Change Agents

A conversation with Caroline Kayanja, Dr. Eileen Nchanji, & Theresa Herbold

A transformation of agricultural and food systems is not possible without overcoming structural gender inequalities. In this discussion, Caroline Kayanja (UCOBAC), Dr Eileen Nchanji (CIAT) and Theresa Herbold (Ministry of Development) reflect on the key challenges and solutions – from land access and representation to women-led collectives and innovative technologies.

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A woman smiles confidently inside her small shop, surrounded by various goods, symbolizing economic equality and care.

The Gap the Economy cannot afford

A Study by CARE

In a new study, the international humanitarian agency CARE analyses how the economic and social barriers faced by women significantly reduces the global gross domestic product (GDP). At the current rate, it will take 152 years to close the economic gap between women and men – although closing this gap would be extremely profitable from an economic perspective.

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"Pastoralists always find a way"

An Interview with Jacinta Sajila Pamita

Climate change, shrinking grazing lands and a lack of investment are putting increasing pressure on pastoralist communities in Kenya. Jacinta Sajila Pamita, herself Maasai and working for IMPACT Kenya, calls for greater participation of Indigenous communities, more investment in locally led solutions and greater recognition of traditional knowledge. As she says, sustainable development begins when the people on the ground have a say in shaping it.

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