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Women's Land Rights in Africa - A Necessary Step for Progress

"Women in developing countries are the backbone of agriculture, producing 60-80% of the food grown in these regions," according to the United Nations. "However, they own less than one-fifth of all land worldwide. This disparity in land ownership is a major obstacle to women's empowerment and food security."

Activists and organizations from around the world took center stage at the Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, calling for women's land rights. The Stand for Her Land (S4HL) campaign aims to bridge the gap between global commitments and local practice to achieve gender equality by promoting women's land rights.

Founded in 2007, Women Deliver has become a leading voice for gender equality and has a global network of partners working to mobilize action for gender equality at the local, national, and global levels.

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