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For communities across Africa, a land deed means a stronger voice in decisions about its territories and natural resources. Landesa and RRI are urging the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to affirm that climate efforts must respect the land rights of communities and women across Africa.
A joint amicus brief calls on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to recognize Indigenous Peoples and local communities, especially women, as rightsholders under the African Charter, and affirm their secure land rights as integral to climate action.
Meet Caitlin Kieran, Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist based in Seattle. Caitlin started working for Landesa in 2022.
Secure land rights are essential to restoring land, strengthening climate resilience, and sustaining livelihoods. Land is the foundation of livelihoods, food security, climate resilience,…
Five tested approaches show how agricultural projects and companies can strengthen women farmers’ land rights while advancing sustainable agriculture, food security, and women’s economic empowerment.
Both ENDS — Esther Mwaura-Muiru explains why securing women’s land rights is not only a matter of justice—it is fundamental to achieving the commitments under all three Rio Conventions.
On International Widows Day (June 23), we’re reflecting on the important work to strengthen land and inheritance rights for widows.
The Telegraph India — An op-ed highlights how women make up a major share of India’s agricultural workforce while remaining largely excluded from land ownership and the rights tied to it. It cites a 2021 Landesa study showing that only 13% of women in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha hold legal land documents, despite making up a major share of the agricultural workforce.
Women make up nearly half of the agricultural workforce worldwide, but without secure land rights, they remain excluded from resources, decision-making, and recognition. A lifecycle approach reveals how these inequalities take root early—and how strengthening women’s land rights can transform lives and livelihoods.
Meet Saheli Gupta, Landesa’s Program Associate for the Mangroves project based in India. Saheli started working for Landesa in 2022.
