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We Must Listen to Women to Tackle Our Changing Climate

Women are underrepresented in climate leadership but hold the solutions for both people and planet.

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November 09, 2021

Inheritance Of Agricultural Land By Women: There Is Distance Yet To Travel

Shipra Deo and Robert Mitchell summarize progress toward securing inheritance rights for women in India.

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October 26, 2021

Secure Land Rights for Tanzanian Youth: Missing Link in Quest for Rural Economic Growth

Harnessing the potential of youth through agriculture, a vital sector in Tanzania’s economy that employs as many as three-quarters of Tanzanian youth, is paramount for the country’s development and economic growth.

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October 21, 2021

How China’s landmark law changes help protect farmland and farmers’ rights

Rapid urbanisation has put farmers’ land increasingly in the crosshairs of developers. Two recent changes to Chinese land laws seek to address land expropriation, and represent a milestone in protecting farmers from unjust practices.

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October 20, 2021

The Foundation for Women’s Empowerment, Global Food Security and the Eradication of Poverty Is Beneath Our Feet

Beth Roberts explores why land is central to the themes of Rural Women’s Day (Oct. 15), World Food Day (Oct. 16) and the Day for the Eradication of Poverty (Oct. 17), along with an update on recent activities under the Stand For Her Land campaign.

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October 14, 2021