As the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws closer, the world faces a worrying setback in achieving gender equality. In Europe and Central Asia, recent instability has further threatened progress, particularly for women and girls in agrifood systems. Women are vital to food production, household nutrition, and rural development, yet their efforts often go unnoticed and unsupported.
This event spotlighted both the barriers and breakthroughs in empowering women across agrifood systems. It presented regional solutions driven by science, technology, and traditional knowledge, while promoting inclusive policies that recognize women's roles in food security, economic growth, and community well-being.