Thread by @Agro_Centre

WE #choosetochallengewithbackup every barrier against the advancement of women all over the world!

"In much of the world, the face of farming is female."
- Maryellen Kennedy Duckett

#IWD2021
#ChooseToChallenge2021
@FarmersStories
@FmardNg
@AgrigateGlobal
@womeninagri

The @FAO reports that the majority of economically active women in the least-developed countries work in agriculture.
nationalgeographic.com/culture/articl…

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But there are gender-specific obstacles that put female farmers at a significant disadvantage even as they strive to make their mark in the industry and contribute exceptionally to the development of Planet Earth.

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These obstacles include lack of access to land, financing, markets, training and education, conducive working conditions, equal treatment, harassment and intimidation, discrimination and abuse, etc.

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The time has come for us to realize that we can't expect to grow our economies & develop our communities by working against the interests & wellbeing of our '50%'. We must rise up to challenge these obstacles or forever remain at the bottom.

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"Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day. Give a woman microcredit, she, her husband, her children and her extended family will eat for a lifetime." ― Bono

Not to insult men but to recognize that women are prudent & industrious too...
#IWD2021
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We must rise up to challenge the traditions, cultures, laws, regulations and impressions that diminishes the humanity of women in our communities, workplaces, marketplaces and nations - our mothers, sisters, wives & daughters. That time is NOW!

#IWD2021
#ChooseToChallenge2021

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

1. Support women education
"Education empowers women because it teaches them the most important lesson of all - they are equal persons and have the right to live and thrive according to their own choice," - Dr. Urvashi Sahni
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@SidiOsho

2. Challenge gender discrimination
“A woman is human. She is not better, wiser, stronger, more intelligent, more creative, or more responsible than a man. Likewise, she is never less. Equality is a given. A woman is human.” ― Vera Nazarian

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3. Ensure gender inclusion
“Strong men—men who are truly role models—don’t need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful.”
- Michelle Obama
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Promote their involvement in decision making - governance, community development, nation building

4. Give women a helping hand
“Some things just cannot wait. Men must stand up now for women’s equality.” —Rick Goings
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Join advocacy efforts...
Provide legal representation...
Be their mentor...
Speak on their behalf...
Stand up for women NOW...
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5. Be a part of the evolution of the strong and empowered woman

“I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.”
—Maya Angelou

We #choosetochallengewithbackup
#HappyInternationalWomensDay2021
#IWD2021
#ChooseToChallenge2021
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