Gender in Focus: Newsletter for the Fragile and Conflict-Affected Food Systems Area of Work (December Issue)

Crises—whether driven by conflict, climate shocks, or economic instability—rarely affect everyone equally. Women and girls often bear the heaviest burdens, facing heightened food insecurity, disrupted livelihoods, and increased risks to their health and safety. Recent data show that women and girls account for nearly 60% of people facing severe hunger globally, and that the gender gap in food insecurity has widened in recent years.