Photographed here, Keta Guntha and her daughter, beaming with a great sense of security that comes with receiving the legal title to the parcel of land that her family farms in the Indian state of Odisha.
Why Land Rights Matter in the Fight for Gender Equality
Around the world, land is at the root of transformative change. When rural people have secure rights to land, it leads to economic empowerment, improved nutrition, and greater social justice. For women, land rights also have the potential to elevate their social standing. When a woman has rights to land, she becomes seen as equal in the eyes of her family and peers. That change in perception is transformative. She can now choose what she wants to do with her land. With the money she earns, she can invest back in herself. And she has a stronger voice in decision-making in her household and community. Simply put, land rights offer the power for women to write their own destinies.
Julia Quinn, photographed by Chandra Wicke
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Photographed here, Imelda, a Land Use Planning beneficiary and resident of Mufindi, Tanzania