International Year of the Woman Farmer
2026 marks the International Year of the Woman farmer (IYWF). CGIAR will be participating through the year by showcasing innovations/solutions working for ALL farmers, including women and youth, evidence on the gaps and how we can address them through science and by engagement in different policy events. The theme for the year is “Empowered women, transforming agrifood systems.” CGIAR Theme is Empowered women. Investable innovations. Transforming agrifood systems .
Photo competition
As we celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026, CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion invites you to join this photo competition. We aim to showcase women transforming agrifood systems in the different levels of the value chain. Read more and submit your photo here.
Recent CGIAR engagements on IYWF
Publications
Campaigns
Events
Webinar: What Works in Gender-Transformative Innovation Bundling? Evidence from Two Learning Labs in Ethiopia
CGIAR @ Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026
