Launch of the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer

Women farmers are all women working in agrifood systems in different capacities across all segments of value chains.

Date: 4 December 2025

Time: 12:30

Organiser: FAO

Location: Online

Broadcast online: Link to broadcast

On 4 December 2025 from 12:30 to 14:00, the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) 2026, live from FAO Headquarters in Rome and online. Held during the 179th Session of the FAO Council, the event will officially launch the Year and set the stage for global action.