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Strides for Land, Gender, and Climate through Nepal Policy Reform
Nepal’s updated climate plan highlights the power of land rights—especially for women—as a foundation for equitable climate action.
Equal Rights, Equal Power
On International Widows’ Day, Landesa’s Dr. Monica Mhoja shares Sarah’s story to spotlight the urgent need for gender-equitable land rights
National advocacy, local resilience: women’s land rights and climate change in South Asia
In this three-part blog series, we asked the Women-led Collective Advocacy for Climate Action national coalition leads about their work
To Safeguard Africa’s Forests, Protect Local Land Rights
Africa’s forests and natural areas are an indispensable collective resource. Capably stewarded by the communities that have called these areas
Land rights of women are key to break the gender bias
The fight for gender equality is a story of bias and prejudices. Twelve women are breaking those biases by starting
India’s tribal women left behind in progress toward gender equality
A discriminatory land governance system coupled with gendered social norms result in violence and oppression of women in Jharkhand, India.
Land for all: Liberia embraces comprehensive land reform with historic passage of the Land Rights Act
By Tyler Roush In a watershed moment for land rights in Liberia and across Africa, President George Weah on Sept.
To meet global development goals, protect women’s land and resource rights
By the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI), Landesa, and REFACOF. Indigenous and rural women comprise more than half of the
Cost-Effective Methods for Strengthening Land Rights in Africa
This post originally appeared on focusonland.com and allafrica.com. A growing population, changing weather patterns, and increased global demand for farmland affect
10 Lessons Learned on the Impact of Secure Land Rights
Got land rights? If you live in North America or Europe, the answer is probably: yes. If you live in
