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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetInternational Year of Millets 2023
Communication handbook and toolkit
2022The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session in March 2021 declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM). The IYM 2023 is an opportunity to raise awareness of, and direct policy attention to the nutritional and health benefits of millets and their suitability for cultivation under adverse and changing climatic conditions. It is an occasion to promote the sustainable production of millets while also highlighting their potential to create sustainable market opportunities for producers and consumers. The IYM communication handbook and toolkit provides background about the IYM objectives, slogan, theme, facts, key messages, calls for action and visual identity, in addition to calling for the submission of human interest stories, providing a communications toolkit and highlighting ways to get engaged in IYM celebrations. -
DocumentOpening Ceremony of International Year of Millets 2023. Programme
Rome, Italy, 6 December 2022
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BookletInternational Year of Millets 2023: Final Report 2024
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No results found.The United Nations General Assembly designated 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023), recognizing the diverse and resilient nature of millets that thrive in drylands with minimal inputs. Each species of millets offers distinct essential nutrients, making them an ideal solution to enhance food security, and nutrition, and transform food systems across nations. IYM 2023 was crucial in raising awareness and directing policy attention towards millets' nutritional benefits and adaptability to adverse and changing climatic conditions. This report summarizes the objectives, activities, legacy and recommendations from IYM 2023. Its goal is to inspire key stakeholders to ensure that the year's conclusion marks the beginning of a new era dedicated to promoting sustainable production and consumption of millets.
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