October 1, 2022GEM Digest of the Month - Published monthly since December 2009 Contents

International Day of Rural Women The theme for the International Day of Rural Women (15 October), “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All”, highlights the essential role which rural women and girls play in the food systems of the world. [...] Call for Abstracts: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph will be hosting the international conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) in Guelph, April 26–29, 2023. [...] It is important to give a voice to everyone in this sector in order to obtain the most complete picture of the situation and actions to be taken to prevent and counter this violence. [...] Now, Tanino is a professor of plant sciences at the university and leads or is involved in many other projects concerning a variety of crops, environmental conditions, and extension and outreach activities; her self-confidence and drive to figure things out and move forward, as well as the support of her male colleagues, have made her a force to be reckoned with in Canadian agriculture. [...] Recommendations • When designing and implementing a new policy or intervention, invest in studying the social, economic and agroecological context to understand gender roles, the extent and depth of gender inequality, the main barriers to women’s participation, and the opportunities for promoting equality.