Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• Dr. Ruth Meinzen-Dick, "Research Frontiers on Empowerment of Women Farmers"

  Time

  4:00 - 5:30 pm

  Location

  210 Illini Union; 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801

  The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 aims to raise awareness of the role of women in agrifood systems and the challenges they face. This presentation will discuss advances in understanding the empowerment of women farmers and addressing their needs. Ruth Meinzen-Dick is a Research Fellow Emeritus at the International Food Policy Research Institute.

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