Land is a critical asset for promoting agricultural production and economic enhancement. Secure land tenure is strongly associated with higher levels of investment and productivity in agriculture and therefore higher incomes and greater economic wellbeing.
Women’s Land Rights are fundamental human rights, foundational to gender equality and women’s dignity, improving food security, effective climate action, poverty eradication, and sustainable economic growth. The Government of Uganda like many states across the globe recognizes the importance of secure women’s land rights and has put in place gender responsive legislative frameworks to advance WLR.
In Uganda where agriculture is the backbone of the economy, land is a key production asset on which many livelihoods depend, and women contribute to the highest percentage of the agricultural labor force. However, despite their role in the sector, many women are not able to fully enjoy their land rights.
Land and land grabbing are top in the list of contentious issues that have gained popularity in Nigeria than any other country in Africa. This policy brief examined land grabbing and its impact on women’s livelihood in Rivers state. The study focuses on selected Local Government Areas and communities in Rivers state affected by land grabbing.
