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Pledge on the Golden Jubilee of Independence
Equal Rights of Women in Land and Agriculture for Sustainable Development
Khushi Kabir,
Chairperson, ALRD and Coordinator, Nijera Kori
The topic of today s discussion is critical. The majority of our population is still dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. In our journey towards self-sufficiency in food production and food sovereignty, agriculture will play a central role. Women s contribution to these sectors has to be recognised. Women have always had a role in agriculture, but they have never been given proper recognition. The male farmers I have spoken to before would always suggest that the women were not making any economic contribution. But this was a completely false presumption because the process of converting the paddy to rice to be sold in the markets was done entirely by the women. Women also play a significant role in rearing farm animals such as ducks, chickens, cows, and goats. They even cult ....

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