Women and girls are disproportionately vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition, even though they are the backbone of global agriculture. We must not tolerate this injustice. Every individual has an equal right to enjoy the same resources and opportunities, and the power to make decisions for themselves. Gender equality is not just a moral imperative: it is the bedrock of the stronger, more resilient food systems we urgently need if we are going to overcome one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.