Rural women are the guardians of food security (El Mercurio)

El Mercurio published an article on how women in the agriculture sector can improve food security for all. “The empowerment of women is one of the four levels that have the power to make a change in food systems,” according to world expert, Jemimah Njuki, Head of IFPRI’s Africa Region. She added that to ensure that the Summit addresses food systems they must recognize and respond to the needs, preferences, and challenges of different genders. The first step to empowering women in food systems and ensuring that they have a seat at the table. “Women are represented at every level of the Summit because we need the voices, looks, and creativity of each of them to truly transform food systems for all.”