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IFOAM Training Module on Gender in Organic Agriculture |
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As a complement to IFOAM Training Manual Series, the IFOAM gender module provides information on using a gender sensitive approach in Organic Agriculture.The training module describes the main gender issues for small-scale farmers in organic agriculture in tropical regions. There are differences in relevant gender issues between Asia, Africa and Latin America, but also between different communities within the continents.
This Manual was comissioned by IFOAM and It has been compiled by Agro Eco (Netherlands)
Edithor & Author: Inge van Druten Vos
© IFOAM
24 Pages
Contents:
- Introduction
- Women's role in food security and well being of rural families
- Frequent constraints for women in agriculture
- Advantageous skills and knowledge of women in Organic Agriculture principles
- How can conversion to Organic Agriculture affect crop ownership and income distribution
- Consequences of Organic Agriculture on labour distribution
- Certification procedures
- Better transparency of marketing in Organic Agriculture
- How can Organic Agriculture contribute to gender equity
- Recommendations for better participation of women in Organic Agriculture systems
- Evaluation
This manual is also available in Spanish and French.
Questions or comments? Contact the Platform Coordinator
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