Why urban food system transformation requires a feminist approach

This opinion brief advocates for a feminist perspective in transforming urban food systems, emphasizing the vital contributions of women, particularly from marginalized communities to food security. Despite their significant roles, women often encounter systemic barriers and discrimination in food governance, with their caregiving work rendered invisible. The brief critiques the recent UN Committee on World Food Security report, which inadequately addresses women's marginalization in urban food systems. By proposing the establishment of community-managed spaces and recognizing the importance of care work, this report calls for structural changes to empower women and enhance their roles as leaders in addressing food insecurity and related challenges within urban contexts.