Global movement of peasants, small-scale food producers. #FoodSovereigntyNOW #PeasantsRights #8ConfLVCLa Via Campesina, founded in 1993, is an international movement bringing together millions of peasants, landless workers, indigenous people, pastoralists, fishers, migrant farmworkers, small and medium-size farmers, rural women, and peasant youth from aro

Core values

- **Food Sovereignty and Security**: La Via Campesina advocates for small-scale sustainable agriculture, promoting food sovereignty and security, which are critical for feeding communities sustainably and healthily[2][4][5].
- **Social Justice and Dignity**: The movement defends the rights of peasants, landless people, women farmers, indigenous people, and other marginalized groups, promoting social justice and dignity[2][4][5].
- **Environmental Protection**: It rejects the use of agrochemicals and genetically modified seeds, and promotes agroecological practices that help in preserving biodiversity and combating climate change[1][4][5].
- **Gender Equality**: The movement emphasizes the crucial role of women in agriculture and advocates for women's rights and gender equality[2][5].
- **Community Empowerment**: La Via Campesina empowers local communities through solidarity, international cooperation, and the exchange of experiences, helping to build strong social relationships and community well-being[1][4][5].