Informal Settlement Improvements and Women’s Health
Habitat for Humanity’s new report, “Informal Settlement Improvements and Women’s Health,” reveals that improving housing in informal settlements promotes positive health outcomes for women and entire communities, advancing sustainable development.
Transforming land rights, improving rural livelihoods, and carving just responses to the climate crisis
Gender & Development — This special issue explores the intersection of gender, land and water rights, climate change, and governance, with a focus on how systemic inequalities impact rural and Indigenous women. Despite playing central roles in agriculture and environmental stewardship, women—especially those from marginalized communities—face exclusion from land tenure, climate adaptation, and governance processes. The issue features research and perspectives from 19 countries, highlighting both structural barriers and the transformative resistance led by women and communities seeking equitable, climate-resilient futures.