Confronting land degradation via women’s land rights
When women do have secure land rights, they are able to invest in sustainable land management practices that restore degraded lands and prevent future harm.
The rise of movements championing women’s land rights
The Nation — Last week, Kenya Land Alliance launched Ardhi Caucus to advance access to justice for women in land conflict situations. Members include public and private sector, as well as academia and research institutions.
Lango clan, local council leaders join fight for women’s land rights
The Independent — Lemu, a member of S4HL Uganda, is conducting Social Norms Transformation dialogues with clan, religious, and local council leaders in Otuke and Oyam districts in their quest to promote women’s land rights.
Stakeholders complement govt efforts in equipping women on land ownership
The Guardian — Representatives from the S4HL Tanzania coalition shared their progress in realizing land ownership for women and related setbacks.
NEW VIDEO: Social Change Maker Rita Murmu, community leader in Dinajpur
Hear from Rita Murmu, social change maker and community leader, and various people from her community about their journey to learn about, strengthen, and then take action for women's land rights in Chehelgazi, Dinajpur, Bangladesh.
Her Land O’clock Podcast on Gender Responsive Land Governance and WLRs
In a new episode, UCOBAC's Ritah Kemigisa sits down with Enoc Mutahi, the Senior Land Management Officer for Mityana District, as he shares his perspectives on gender and women's land rights, highlighting gaps and capacity needs within land administration and management institutions to advance gender-responsive land services.
Women demand for empowerment on land rights
THE INDEPENDENT UGANDA — During a recent dialogue in Kiboga led by UCOBAC, Executive Director Frances Birungi Odong and various stakeholders, including land officers and grassroots women, called for stronger legal measures and support to secure women's land rights in Uganda.
Less than 15% of women have access to land: The cry from the heart of the National Women and Land Alliance
Azactu — The S4HL Senegal coalition was profiled for their work to create a Senegal where men and women are aware of the importance of respecting women's rights in terms of access, effective control, security and development of land resources. Senegal coalition member Ndiouck Mbaye said, “although the situations are varied, the majority of women have restricted and provisional rights.”
Land Rights: Why Women Should Own Land
Chimp Reports — Caroline Kayanja from UCOBAC and S4HL Uganda spoke at an event on gender inclusive land registration. She said, “we have invested in enacting laws and revising laws; can we also put some effort into implementing these laws to work for women?”
Wives warned against signing off land purchases as mere witnesses
The Observer — UCOBAC and the S4HL Uganda coalition organized a dialogue on women’s land rights issues and harmful cultural beliefs that perpetuate further injustices.