Land is at the heart of women’s rights in the Global South: so why no mention of it in this year’s UN political declaration?

Naomi ShadrackGender, Land rights, Women's Economic Empowerment

While the landmark Beijing declaration 30 years ago on women’s rights mentioned land rights 30 times, this year’s UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) declaration fails to mention them at all. Naomi Shadrack explains why we need to put land firmly back on the global feminist agenda.

Will the Generation Equality Forum deliver for women’s Rights?

Naomi ShadrackAgriculture, Gender

The global movement for gender equality, also known as the Generation Equality Forum (GEF) is now in full speed. It is structured around six Action Coalitions: innovative multi-stakeholder partnerships involving governments, international organizations, civil society and youth-led organizations, as well as private sector companies and philanthropic foundations. It is the continuation of efforts toward keeping the promises of the Beijing Platform …