Fun Fact: Did you know that women make up about half of the food-producing workforce in South East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa? But alas, they often work unpaid in subsistence farming.

In developing countries, men and women play different roles in securing food. Men often grow field crops while women focus on rearing small livestock and preparing most of the food. Women's roles are crucial in ensuring a diverse diet and minimizing food loss.

Real-world example: In rural communities of South-East Asia, women can often be seen involved in activities like growing vegetables, rearing chickens, and processing food for the family.

About 60% of the world's chronically hungry are women and girls due to discrimination in education, employment opportunities, and within households. Women also face unequal access to land, finance, training, and technologies.

Real-world example: In many rural parts of sub-Saharan Africa, it's challenging for women to access credit services due to cultural norms and biases, limiting their ability to invest in farming technology or education.

Gender equality plays a significant role in combating malnutrition as women are typically in charge of food preparation and childcare, and are likely to invest their income in food and children's needs. If a mother controls the household budget, a child's survival chances increase by 20%!

Real-world example: Research in Bangladesh showed a reduction in child malnutrition when mothers had control over household income.