India Times published an article on women’s empowerment and breaking down gender roles in food systems. The article quoted Head, Africa Program and senior research fellow, Jemimah Njuki who said, “The Food Systems Summit recognizes that women’s empowerment is one of four levers of change, which has the power to make or break food systems.” To ensure the Summit addresses food systems in a way that acknowledges and responds to different gender needs, preferences and challenges. The first step towards empowering women in food systems is to ensure they have a seat at the table. Women are represented at every level of the Summit’s support structure because we need the voices, insights, and creativity of everyone to truly transform food systems for all.”
Women empowerment one of four levers of change, which has power to make or break food systems, UN Food Systems Pre-Summit (Times of India)
July 27, 2021