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Prominent Liberian Women Say ‘Discrepancy’ in the Law Contributes to Women’s Property Rights Violation
Front Page Africa reported on a panel discussion about legal gaps in Liberia’s land rights laws that harm women’s rights
July Plotlines Newsletter
Preserving land reform momentum in Myanmar; New podcast and policy brief on land and climate change; Staff Spotlight on Masalu
Adapting approaches in Myanmar
In Myanmar, Landesa is helping preserve momentum toward reform – both on the land and online – with a series
We Need Allies to Preserve Forests, Mitigate Climate Change
New policy brief details the ways that stronger land rights for people living in rural areas can improve climate mitigation
Community participation will be essential to the success of India’s rural property mapping effort
The Government of India announced an ambitious effort to map residential areas in villages using drone technology and to provide
‘We need to recognise women as independent individuals… Review all land laws with a gender lens’
The Times of India interviewed Shipra Deo, Landesa’s Director of Women’s Land Rights in India, about the current state of
Press Release: India’s murky inheritance laws reinforce gender discrimination, undermine women’s land rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For interviews, please contact Tyler Roush, tylerr@landesa.org India’s murky inheritance laws reinforce gender discrimination, undermine women’s land
New Video: Women’s Land Rights are #Solvable
In half the countries in the world, women face obstacles to land rights, leaving millions unable to unlock their full
OPINION: Millions of Indian farmers benefit from formalized land leasing law
Shipra Deo writes about a new amendment to Uttar Pradesh’s land leasing laws that increases stability and security for millions
Landesa advocates for land rights before UN Committee
Last week, Landesa’s Beth Roberts spoke before the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights about land as a
