UN Declares 2026 "Year of Woman Farmer"; FAO Fights for Equality, $1T Gain

• The UN General Assembly declared 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer," with FAO launching a global initiative to address gender inequality in agriculture.
• Women constitute 40% of the global agricultural workforce but often lack land rights, access to loans, technology, and decision-making power.
• Closing the gender gap in agriculture could add $1 trillion to the global economy and help feed 45 million people.
• FAO calls for strong government policies and increased investments to ensure women have equal rights to land, finance, and technology.

Why It Matters: FAO's 2026 'International Year of the Woman Farmer' aims to empower them, boosting economies.