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Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme: gender and acute food insecurity

This report is WOW programme helpdesk query 79. It examines the importance of engaging women in acute food insecurity prevention and response.

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The Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme gender and acute food insecurity report:

  • examines links between gender equality and women’s economic empowerment
  • outlines the importance of meaningfully engaging women in relevant activities
  • presents recommendations to further gender equality within food insecurity interventions

This report is mainly for an FCDO audience, particularly humanitarian advisers and social development advisers working in hunger hotspot countries and other policy teams working on food security.

Published 26 January 2024