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What Does Tanzania’s New Land Policy Say on Women’s Land Rights?
May 29, 2025
Progress for gender-equal land rights comes with the launch of Tanzania’s revised National Land Policy.
Read ArticleNew National Land Policy Offers Promise for Tanzania’s Rural Residents
May 29, 2025
The Government of Tanzania launched its revised National Land Policy, which contains provisions to improve land governance nationwide.
Read ArticleLand and Violence in the Lives of Tribal Women: The Case of Jharkhand
May 27, 2025
Jharkhand leads India in witchcraft-related crimes, often tied to land disputes. This article examines how weak land rights expose tribal women to violence and outlines steps to reduce their vulnerability.
Read ArticleStaff Spotlight: Sophal Sam
May 13, 2025
Meet Sophal Sam, Landesa’s Cambodia National Coordinator. Sophal started working for Landesa in 2021.
Read MoreBeyond Beijing: The revolution of women’s land rights, control and ownership at CSW69
April 23, 2025
The Guardian Tanzania — At CSW69, Landesa spotlighted women’s land rights as central to achieving gender equality, co-hosting key events and urging policy reforms, gender-responsive land use planning, and increased investment to secure land tenure for rural women across Africa.
Read MoreA community-led revival: Mangrove plantations offer a pathway to climate resilience and ecosystem restoration
April 21, 2025
In Singhortoli, Bangladesh, a community-led mangrove restoration effort—supported by Landesa partner Shushilan—is helping residents like Robtob Mandal build climate resilience, protect coastal ecosystems, and pursue sustainable livelihoods.
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