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  • Posted by Krista Jacobs on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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    The Right to Land
    What new guidelines could mean for women's land rights

    A new set of global guidelines hold promise for women seeking the right to own and access land. In the final installment of our Rural Impressions blog series, ICRW's Krista Jacobs reflects on what the guidelines could mean for women farmers in Uganda.

  • Posted by Krista Jacobs on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
    The Power of Mediation
    Community Volunteers Help Mediate Land Disputes

    Land is a precious resource in Uganda, and agriculture is the main livelihood for most families, especially in rural areas like Luwero District in central Uganda. In recent years conflicts over land have become more prevalent due to a growing population, rising land values and confusion over the country’s land laws.