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Southern and Eastern Africa / Our news
Mozambique: Zambezia Provincial Union of Peasants fighting for their rights
The peasants in Mozambique commemorated the International Day of Peasant Struggles, the 17th of April, by carrying out various activities to highlight their struggles. In this month of peasant struggles, UPC-Z has been training advocacy agents and the community leaders in conflict management as a way to strengthen conflict measurement skills within their communities.
ESAFF Uganda Stands in Solidarity on the International Day of Peasant Struggles
ESAFF Uganda proudly joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Peasant Struggles, a day that honors the resilience and sacrifices of small-scale farmers worldwide. On this significant day, ESAFF Uganda stands in unwavering solidarity with all those currently facing violent repression and unjust criminalization of their struggles.
Media Urged to Spotlight the Aesthetic Splendour of Agroecology to the Public
The conference by ESAFF Uganda, held on January 25th, 2024, served as a platform for media professionals to discuss their pivotal role in advocating for sustainable food systems and safeguarding food sovereignty.
South African peasant activists unveil land inequality struggles on global stage in Colombia
Two South African activists recently attended a conference in Bogotá where they pledged to broaden the participation of individuals, especially women, in the fight for food sovereignty. They denounced the land inequality and the outsized influence of South Africa’s commercial sector on food product pricing, thrusting these critical issues onto the global stage.
Theodora Pius: “They Want Monoculture, We Want Justice and Democratizing Food Systems”
Theodora Pius, a member of MVIWATA and Word March of Women Tanzania talks about peasants struggles in the Tanzania. She also shares the solutions proposed by the peasantry in the country and the meaning of building grassroots peasant feminism. This year of 2023 MVIWATA is celebrating its 30 years anniversary.
Women small-scale farmers demand equitable access to and control over agricultural resources
ESAFF Uganda Women participated in the 5th Women in Agriculture Conference, an annual event that empowers small-scale women in agriculture. Women as primary producers and custodians of our food systems are committed to ensure their contributions are valued and recognised but face numerous challenges.
Southern and Eastern Africa / Publications
Newsletter on 20th anniversary celebrations of NVIWATA
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The Challenges of The Multiple Crisis for African Small-Scale Farmers
Title: The Challenges of The Multiple Crisis for African Small-Scale Farmers Year: 2010 Language: English… Read more →
Food Sovereignty For Africa: A Challenge At Fingertips
Title: Food Sovereignty for Africa: A Challenge at Fingertips Year: 2008 Edition: La Via Campesina… Read more →