The 2024 UN Civil Society Conference was an inspiring opportunity to facilitate global dialogue among INGOs and CSOs, and we look forward to continuing to advocate for secure land rights at the Summit of the Future this fall.
The Nation Kenya quoted Landesa Sr. Land Tenure Specialist Dr. Robert Wayumba about why securing land rights for women who are disabled is essential for their wellbeing, economic growth, and overall social stability.
Africa’s forests and natural areas are an indispensable collective resource. Capably stewarded by the communities that have called these areas home for centuries, these forests can continue to ensure livelihoods while serving as a bulwark against climate change.
Landesa’s work in Liberia is highlighted for our role in formalizing the customary land rights of the Togbanyankun and Siahn clans.
Meet Catherine Macharia, Landesa’s Project Manager, Africa based in Nairobi, Kenya. Catherine started working for Landesa in 2023.
THE NATION — Landesa Kenya Program Director Shadrack Ouma Omondi was quoted in an article about ensuring women’s voices are heard in the fight against climate change.
Landesa Kenya land tenure specialist Rachel Dinda was interviewed about meaningful inclusion of women in land governance. “‘Through systemic change’ steered by the government and non-state actors, gears will change in favour of women.”
The Borgen Project profiled Landesa’s work to tackle poverty through the power of land rights, in addition to a special focus on projects in Liberia and Southeast Asia.
Meet Jossam Potel, Landesa’s Sr. Land Tenure Specialist based in Kigali, Rwanda. Jossam started working for Landesa in 2022.
Global WA — Landesa’s Ayman Soliman explains that in order to close the gap on women’s land rights, we must challenge discriminatory social norms, empower grassroots women to lead, and finance solutions from the ground up.