Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts

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Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts

[allAfrica] The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today - the International Day of Rural Women - calling for better recognition and support for women-led efforts to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating effects of drought.

Source: allAfrica.com

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