Her land, her rights
Friday, 16 June 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
The global observance event, titled “Her Land. Her Rights: Advancing Gender Equality and Land Restoration Goals,” will convene high-level policymakers, women leaders, renowned scientists, land activists, and youth representatives to discuss actions needed to advance women’s land rights. The event will be streamed live on UN Web TV.
Discover the key findings of this study about the nature of gender inequalities regarding land tenure, access to technologies and resources for sustainable land management, women’s involvement in decision-making, and the numerous difficulties caused by drought and land degradation in the daily lives of women and girls.
Humanity is “at a crossroads” when it comes to managing drought and accelerating mitigation must be done urgently, using every tool we can. A new report from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), “Drought in Numbers 2022” calls for making a full global commitment to drought preparedness and resilience in all global regions a top priority. Get to know the shocking numbers.
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