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Press Release: RRI and Landesa Urge African Court to Strengthen Community Land Rights Protections, especially for women, as a Climate Obligation
A joint amicus brief calls on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to recognize Indigenous Peoples and local
Staff Spotlight: Caitlin Kieran
Meet Caitlin Kieran, Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist based in Seattle. Caitlin started working for Landesa in 2022.
Landesa at UNCCD COP17
Secure land rights are essential to restoring land, strengthening climate resilience, and sustaining livelihoods. Land is the foundation of livelihoods,
Strengthening Women’s Land Rights Across the Rio Conventions
Both ENDS — Esther Mwaura-Muiru explains why securing women’s land rights is not only a matter of justice—it is fundamental
International Widows Day 2026
On International Widows Day (June 23), we’re reflecting on the important work to strengthen land and inheritance rights for widows.
Earthy women
The Telegraph India — An op-ed highlights how women make up a major share of India’s agricultural workforce while remaining
Staff Spotlight: Saheli Gupta
Meet Saheli Gupta, Landesa’s Program Associate for the Mangroves project based in India. Saheli started working for Landesa in 2022.
Women’s Economic Empowerment: Land, Livelihoods, and Leadership Systems Change for Women’s Economic Empowerment with Julia Quinn
AVPN — At a convening in Colombo, Bridgerton author and Landesa board member Julia Quinn highlighted secure land rights as
Staff Spotlight: Beth Roberts
Meet Beth Roberts, Director of Landesa’s Center for Women’s Land Rights. Beth started at Landesa as an intern in 2011
Gender Gaps Challenge Women Farmers Worldwide
Farms.com — Landesa’s Krista Jacobs was quoted in an article about a newly released book on women and smallholder farming,
