“The gender stereotypes that plaque Africa are a key reason for the disempowerment, marginalisation and limitations of women as their basic rights are still regulated through repressive legislation, policies and societal norms. To add on to these issues are the global injustices faced by developing countries in light of the global systems, structures and policies that determine the appropriation of local resources and priorities of developing countries. Africa has continuously signed international agreements that promote world market supplies 'at the expense of food production for local consumption. The rules on market access, tariffs and subsidies severely limit the government’s ability to protect domestic agricultural production were women preponderate.'”

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