Stand for Her Land

🌍 Join us for a two-day enlightening workshop on women's land rights via Zoom! 🌍   Stand for Her Land, in partnership with International Land Coalition Africa and Regional Platform, invites you to a two-day webinar: "Gender Transformative Approaches in Land Rights: A Community We All Desire."   Despite strides forward, women across Africa still face barriers in achieving full land rights due to deep-seated social norms and practices. This workshop will bring together global members of the platform and ILC to learn, exchange insights, and champion gender-transformative approaches in land governance.   💡 What to expect: - Strengthen your capacity in gender-responsive land governance - Commit to actionable steps that advance women’s land rights - Network and collaborate with peers  - Help shape a monitoring and evaluation (MEL) tool for gender-transformative programming   Be part of a movement creating equitable communities where women’s land rights are recognized and protected.    📅 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbF2FY3m   #S4HL #WomenLandRights #GenderEquality

👀 Take a peek into our first week at the UNCBD #COP16Colombia with our S4HL Global representative, Beth Roberts! 🌍 Beth was on a panel for the "Defending the Women Who Defend the Planet" session that spotlighted the vital role of women in conserving our planet’s biodiversity. Women of all backgrounds deserve a central place in shaping policies that protect nature. 💜 She also had the chance to meet up with Jennifer Twyman and María Camila Barerra Gutierrez from our S4HL Colombia coalition! It was such a joy to connect face-to-face and strengthen our shared commitment to women's land rights. 🙂 Together, we’re championing women’s full participation at every level to drive sustainable solutions for a thriving, equitable world! UN Biodiversity Centro de Investigación y Educación Popular - Programa por la Paz (CINEP/PPP) #S4HL #Biodiversity #WomensLandRights

🌍 For International Rural Womens' Day (Oct. 15), Stand4HerLandTanzania along with coalition members Landesa, We Effect East Africa, TAWLA TANZANIA WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, and Tanzania Land Alliance hosted an empowering Rural Women Forum in Nkulabi Village, Dodoma region. ♀ Over 250 grassroots women came together to discuss their challenges around land rights and develop an action plan on how to address those challenges. Key takeaways included: 1️⃣ Customary norms still limit women's ability to own land. 2️⃣ Patriarchy often restricts land ownership to men, rooted in family lineage. 3️⃣ Lack of education on women’s land rights continues to deny many women their rights. Education is key! 4️⃣ Women’s participation in land decision-making remains low—encouraging them to step up, especially in the upcoming local elections. 5️⃣ Women’s role in agriculture and food security must be recognized to ensure they benefit from their hard work. 💬 The discussions were led by grassroots women with the objective of enhancing their voice, agency, and leadership on matters relating to their land rights. 🙌 Let’s keep the momentum going! #Stand4HerLand #WomensLandRights #RuralVoices

🌍 There are 3 COPs happening through the end of the year, and S4HL will be at each one elevating the importance of women's land rights in goals, actions, and financing. 🍃 UNCBD COP16 is a global conference focused on protecting our planet's biodiversity. This event brings together countries to discuss ways to stop the loss of species, restore ecosystems, and ensure sustainable land use. 👇 If you're at UNCBD COP16, join us at one of our side events! See you there! UN Biodiversity #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #WomensLandRights #S4HL

🔶 🎙️ Podcast Alert 📽️ Despite facing numerous challenges including limited access to land, rural women as food producers have played an integral role in feeding the nation and the world. Today, as we join the rest of the world to commemorate International Day of Rural Women, we honor their contribution improving food security, eradicating poverty and working towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all. On this particular episode of our Her Land O'clock podcast, we host Agnes Kirabo from Food Rights Alliance (FRA) who shares insights into the crucial role rural women play in agricultural development, the challenges they continue to face and what can be done to ensure they fully benefit from their contributions via https://lnkd.in/dXPkGHZE Stand for Her Land WOMEN`S LAND RIGHTS MOVEMENT-(WLRM) Landesa United Nations African Union Landesa Forum For African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Uganda Chapter LANDnet Uganda MAAIF Uganda Frances Birungi Agnes Kirabo

🌾Celebrating International Day of Rural Women! 🌾 Today, we honor the incredible contributions of rural women around the world. 🍃 From producing the majority of our food to managing natural resources, rural women are the backbone of global agriculture and key players in the fight against climate change. ♀️ Their resilience, knowledge, and leadership are essential to sustainable development and building a better future for all. 🙌 Let’s continue to empower and uplift rural women by ensuring they have equal land rights, opportunities, and a voice in decision-making! #RuralWomen #WomensLandRights #S4HL #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice

🔶 Engaging Young People in Land Governance 🔶 We recently held a dialogue on youth participation in land governance at Kyambogo University, drawing students from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. Recognizing that youth are the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators, it’s essential to address how often their roles in decision-making are overlooked. This dialogue provided a valuable platform for students to share their insights, experiences, and aspirations regarding land ownership, sustainable practices, and equitable access. It became evident that youth voices must be heard and included in discussions that impact their lives and the future of their communities. YADNET UGANDA Stand for Her Land

Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia recently collaborated with the women-led Siiqqee Women’s Development Association to host a focus group discussion addressing the social norms impacting women’s land rights in rural areas. The event brought together representatives from women’s associations, grassroots communities, traditional courts, community leaders, and government institutions. Held under the Stand for Her Land Project, the discussion highlighted key barriers preventing women from claiming and exercising their land rights. Despite legal provisions for equality, social norms continue to favor men as primary land inheritors, and many women remain unaware of their legal rights. Additionally, societal attitudes and prejudice discourage women from asserting their rights, perpetuating unequal inheritance practices. The discussion provided valuable insights that will contribute to developing a comprehensive approach for strengthening women’s land rights. #landrightsforwomen #S4HL #LandRights

👩🏽🌾 As we wrap up this impactful week of youth land rights, let’s remember the vital role young people play in shaping a sustainable future—especially for women and girls. 🌱Land rights empower women and girls by providing them with the resources to break the cycle of poverty and lead their communities toward a more equitable future. When they have access to land, entire societies thrive! 📢 Let’s keep pushing for youth and women’s land rights to stay at the top of the global agenda. Sign the petition today! 🔗https://lnkd.in/gX2y8KJX UNCCD Youth Caucus UN Convention to Combat Desertification #Youth4Land #Youth4HerLand #S4HL #OurLegacyOurFuture #LandRights #WomensLandRights

🙌 You've read their stories throughout the week and now, we celebrate these incredible young leaders who are fighting for sustainable land governance, land justice, and environmental conservation! These changemakers are standing up for their communities, challenging inequities, and leading efforts to protect our planet’s vital resources. ✨Their work is paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come. Comment "👏" below and sign the petition to uplift their work and show your support: https://lnkd.in/gX2y8KJX UNCCD Youth Caucus UN Convention to Combat Desertification #Youth4Land #OurLegacyOurFuture #S4HL #LandRights