2022 Annual Report: We’re all in.
Dive into our 2022 Annual Report—and discover the extraordinary people and places at the heart of our global mission. We’re all in. Are you?
Annual Report
June 27, 2023
A sustainable future is only possible if women and men, girls and boys can thrive. In agriculture, addressing gender inequality and promoting women’s rights is an essential part of advancing human rights and sustainable economic development of families and communities. It’s also an often overlooked climate solution and an effective way to increase farm productivity.
This page features information about the Rainforest Alliance's work to promote gender equality and women’s rights and links to all our related content and resources.
All resources for Gender equality
An Entrepreneur Championing Women Cocoa Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
Meet Kpomin Minrienne Kole Edi, a successful farmer and entrepreneur who has spent her life breaking barriers—from helping other women farmers in her community to advocating for global policy reform. This is her story.... Continue Reading
The Roots of Sexual Violence on Tea Farms
Elizabeth Kiende, gender expert for the Rainforest Alliance in Kenya, sheds light on the roots of sexual violence on tea farms.... Continue Reading
The Rainforest Alliance Response to Gender Based Violence in the Kenyan Tea Sector
We stand with the thousands of women working in the Kenya tea sector and commit to doing our part to help stop violence against women in agricultural supply chains.... Continue Reading
Women and Forests: A Winning Team in Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve
If ever there were a question as to whether community forestry is an excellent conservation strategy, one would only have to look to the concessions of the Maya Biosphere Reserve for an answer—and to the women leaders who live there.... Continue Reading
In Cameroon, Women Are Ideal Sustainability Leaders
Studies show that climate change disproportionately affects women and girls. Yet their intrinsic bond with the natural landscape is what makes women ideal sustainability leaders.... Continue Reading