Young Women’s Empowerment : Agrifood Leadership Education Programme (ALEP) 2026

2026 has been designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF), with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) leading implementation alongside governments, UN entities, civil society, academia, development partners, and the private sector. The IYWF is centered on targeted action to empower women across agrifood systems.