S4HL kicks off in Senegal, Ethiopia, and Uganda
In February, Stand for Her Land embarked on a monthlong Africa launch tour through Senegal and Uganda, culminating in a regional launch event in Nairobi, Kenya on International Women’s Day.
Women, Deeds, and Dirt: Confront the Climate Crisis, Uproot Gender Inequality (Recorded Event)
This event examines the intersection of women's land rights, sustainable land use, and the climate crisis by: highlighting the connection between gender-sensitive land rights reforms and climate change mitigation and adaptation, and discussing sustainable land use strategies related to women’s skills and knowledge, such as in water and agriculture.
Confronting the Climate Crisis, Uprooting Gender Inequality (CSW66 Parallel Event)
This CSW66 Parallel Event features voices from the S4HL campaign – grassroots leaders from both rural and urban communities who hold deep expertise on securing gender equal rights for women, and engaging men and whole communities for gender justice.
Global women’s land rights campaign launches in Africa
Leaders and campaigners from across the world today launched Stand for Her Land in Africa, a global advocacy campaign for women’s land rights. Coalitions call for bold investments to secure women’s land rights – to set the course for a more climate resilient and sustainable future
Ending land tenure system discrimination
Khadija Mrisho writes about the integral role that women farmers play in rural areas in Tanzania, and best practices for closing the implementation gap to achieve gender-equitable land rights.
The foundation for women’s empowerment, global food security and the eradication of poverty is beneath our feet
Beth Roberts, Landesa's Center for Women's Land Rights Director, explores the critical importance of securing women's land rights and provides an update on recent activities under the Stand For Her Land campaign.
Gender Dynamics of Climate Change and Land Tenure Security for Women – Webinar Recording
Stand For Her Land Tanzania hosted a webinar discussion on December 16, 2020 titled “Gender Dynamics of Climate Change and Land Tenure Security for Women.”
Action Items: A Letter from the Campaign Secretariat
Action items, country coalition updates & more from the Campaign Secretariat.
S4HL Welcomes New Campaign Members, Rights & Resources Initiative and International Land Coalition
The Stand For Her Land Secretariat is pleased to announce that The International Land Coalition (ILC), and Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) have joined the campaign’s global steering committee.
Why we need S4HL in Uganda
Life for Santa and her children would have been less of a challenge if she didn’t have to live in constant fear as she struggled to protect her major source of livelihood: her land. Read about her journey to secure her land rights.