Ajá, So Why Not? Women for Land and a Life Free of Violence
ILC — In Colombia’s Caribbean region, Luz Marina and Inilida are part of a long history of resistance. They work the land, care for the water, and sustain life in their communities. And yet, for a long time, they have been excluded from decisions about their own bodies and territories.
Widows’ Inheritance Rights: Could the New National Land Policy be a Groundbreaking for Inheritance Reforms in Tanzania?
On this International Widows Day, S4HL Tanzania coalition stands with widows from across the country and advocates for inheritance reforms to ensure that widows' rights are protected, including land and property inheritance.
Beyond Beijing: The revolution of women’s land rights, control and ownership at CSW69
The Guardian Tanzania — At CSW69, Stand for Her Land emphasized the power of coalition-building to advance rural women’s land rights, calling for stronger grassroots leadership, inclusive policy reforms, and sustained global action to close the gender land gap.
What is stopping women in Africa from inheriting land?
BBC World Service — Esther Mwaura-Muiru, S4HL’s global advocacy director, is featured on the BBC World Service’s Africa Daily podcast. Esther shares data and stories to highlight the cultural and systemic barriers that prevent women across Africa from owning and inheriting land.
Strengthening female voices at UNCCD COP 16: Gender Change Agents in the global action against desertification and climate change
Gender Change Agents at UNCCD COP 16 championed women’s land tenure, leadership, and inclusion in climate action and land governance.
Upcoming Events
#Land4OurFuture: Advocating for Land Rights and Climate Resilience
June 2-17, 2025
Join Stand for Her Land and the UNCCD Youth Caucus for #Land4OurFuture, a two-week social media activation spotlighting youth and grassroots women as advocates for land rights, restoration, and drought resilience—key solutions to climate change, gender inequality, and sustainable development.
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