Access Quote by Ertharin Cousin
“The majority of small-holder farmers in Africa are women and, in urban areas, you're primarily looking at women-led households. So we can't solve hunger if we don't have gender-sensitive programming that addresses access to opportunities for women, whether it's through education or tools for cooking, like solar-powered stoves.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Forum on Food Security, 2021
Women dominate small‑holder farming in Africa; gender‑sensitive programs are essential to address hunger.
In simple terms: Support women farmers to fight hunger.
Key Takeaway
Invest in women’s education and tools.
Themes
gender equity
food security
development
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- rural development
- policy making
- NGO projects
Key Concepts
empowerment
sustainable agriculture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies better support women farmers?
- What tools most improve their productivity?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring gender gaps limits impact.
