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Oxfam is calling for urgent action to prioritize women's leadership in agriculture. Despite being the backbone of Africa’s agricultural value chains, women still face barriers like unequal access to resources and limited policy representation.
Oxfam urges African leaders to adopt gender-responsive policies, improve access to credit, and empower women farmers to drive sustainable agricultural growth and food security. Women’s inclusion is crucial for Africa’s economic development.
Oxfam urges bold action for women's leadership in agriculture | AU CAADP Summit 2025
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