In the developing world, land rights for women remain tenuous in the agricultural sector. But if women farmers are recognized as landowners in their own right, it can lead to greater economic empowerment and be a positive step towards eradicating poverty.
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Government of Canada convened the discussion"Harvesting Empowerment: Women's Resource Rights to Advance Gender Equality, Poverty Alleviation, and Food Security in Agriculture" to discuss a transformative agenda for ensuring women's rights over land in rural areas.
Citizen-driven efforts for visibility and data can make a difference For marginalized communities, including women, grassroots efforts raise awareness at the local and national level. Esther Mwaura-Muiru, the Global Advocacy Director for thecampaign, added that"all too often, it is up to civil society to knock at the doors" of government institutions. She cited Kenya as an example, where 80 percent of farmers are women.
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