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ITV — Tanzania’s Ministry of Community Development pledged, with support from UN Women and Landesa, to advance women’s economic equality under the Generation Equality Forum commitments.
CGIAR — At the 3rd International Agrobiodiversity Congress in Kunming, China, Landesa’s Esther Mwaura-Muiru emphasized that women’s exclusion from agricultural programs, financial systems, and decision-making bodies isn’t just unjust—it actively undermines the conservation of agrobiodiversity.
UN News — At a HLPF 2025 side event, Landesa’s Karol Boudreaux emphasized the importance of recognizing women’s land rights for the success of agrifood systems. “When you are recognized as a farmer, a world of possibilities, a world of resources – opportunities for representation and rights – become available to you. Doors open.”
As world leaders meet for the 2025 High-Level Political Forum, two new reports from the SDG Land Momentum Group highlight that secure land rights are critical—and urgently needed—to achieve global development and climate goals.
Hammer to Nail — Widow Champion filmmakers credit a Sundance storytelling grant Landesa received for sparking their Tribeca-premiered documentary on Kenyan activist Rodah Nafula’s fight against widowhood-related land dispossession.
Land Portal — At a global webinar ahead of UNCCD COP17, Landesa’s Beth Roberts emphasized the need to center grassroots women and youth in land restoration efforts. She highlighted Landesa’s advocacy through the Stand for Her Land campaign, calling for inclusive, locally led implementation of existing land tenure decisions across the Rio Conventions.
A new guide highlights the powerful role churches can play in promoting women’s land rights in Ethiopia. Rooted in Christian teachings and local research, it offers practical insights for bridging the gap between legal protections and community norms.
Entrepreneur Loop — Landesa’s research on land and property rights is featured as a key structural factor shaping women’s entrepreneurship in India, underscoring how limited land ownership constrains access to capital and long-term business investment.
The Guardian Tanzania — With support from Landesa, Habiba Ibrahim transformed her life from child bride to successful sesame farmer and mother of two university graduates, showcasing the power of women’s land rights and economic empowerment.
Legal Africa — Landesa was mentioned as a key player in organizing movements for women’s inheritance rights across Africa.
