Gender inequalities and lack of women empowerment are critical barriers to achieving food security. Across the countries in the Eastern Africa Region, women continue to face adverse inequalities, ranging from social and cultural norms.
Contributing to SDG 5 on gender equality and the empowerment of women, and working with communities, partners and Governments, WFP adopted a gender transformative approach in its programming. These included intentionally targeted women to strengthen their resilience, nutrition and food security. WFP interventions were tailored to address the root causes of inequalities that affect food and nutrition security. WFP also ensured women were empowered to access, control and influence decision-making over food assistance.
World Food Programme (2023). Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa - Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Annual Country Reports
Available at: Annual Country Reports 2023 | World Food Programme (wfp.org)
