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We Need Practical Measures to Address Critical Issues Facing Women Farmers

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Thu, 05/27/2010
The Guardian

The U.S. government's new Feed the Future initiative aims to combat global hunger and improve food security. It also emphasizes the important role women play in meeting the challenge. ICRW’s Rekha Mehra and David Kauck explain what needs to happen for the government's ideas to be realized.

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