The article highlights that as many as 828 million persons globally are hungry and without adequate access to food. In the face of severe global food insecurity and hunger, the food that women produce helps to alleviate and prevent conflict. Yet, an estimated 70% of those killed during violent conflicts are unarmed civilians, many of whom are women and children. Also, programs that incorporate trauma support and peacebuilding skills for women who are victims of violent conflict tend to be more sustainable livelihood projects that are vitally important in vulnerable communities, where women are often the bedrock of food production as smallholder farmers. They are frequently the heart and soul of peacebuilding, pursuing well-being and a just peace. Published by Mennonite Central Committee U.S. (July 10, 2023). Read more