The recognition of the peasantry’s value at the international level has been a long and arduous process. Despite being the primary producers of the food, we consume, peasants continue to face precarious living conditions. In this context, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP) seeks to protect their rights through a reinforced framework, tailored to the diverse national realities. Against this backdrop, this article explores political participation as a key mechanism for the comprehensive realization of peasant rights.