Practical guide on how to eliminate gender-based violence and protect rural communities through food security and agriculture interventions

The article provides an updated practical guide for FAO staff and partners on addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in rural settings through food security and agricultural interventions. It emphasizes the links between GBV, poverty, food insecurity, and rural vulnerability, advocating for gender-transformative approaches that empower women and promote protection frameworks. The guide highlights how agricultural interventions must integrate GBV risk mitigation throughout the project cycle, and it outlines actionable strategies based on FAO field experiences to prevent and respond to GBV while enhancing rural resilience and food security outcomes.