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Her land. Her rights.
Women hold a vital stake in the health of the land. Yet they often don't have control over it. In many regions, they remain subject to discriminatory practices that impede their right to inherit and access services and resources to prosper. Moreover, when land becomes degraded, and water is scarce, they are often the worst affected. This International Day Against Desertification and Drought (17 Nov) claims "Her land. Her rights" as a direct investment in our future. It is time for women and girls to be at the forefront of land restoration and drought resilience efforts. Join the campaign!
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