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Why land rights are important and what we can do to protect them
2018
A community in rural Honduras. Photo: Steve Collins/Tearfund
This edition of Footsteps looks at why secure land rights are important in order for individuals and communities to thrive.
It features an inspirational story from Honduras about indigenous communities gaining land rights after 25 years of advocacy.
It also includes ideas for resolving conflicts and advice on how to handle an investor approaching your community. It discusses women’s land rights and looks at methods for improving slums.
Securing and protecting vulnerable people’s land rights is essential for bringing about a fair and prosperous society
How should God’s commandments in the Old Testament challenge the way we think about land and justice today?
After 25 years’ struggle, the indigenous people of La Mosquitia were finally granted secure land rights
A page of fun activities for children, to download and share
Helpful tips on how to prepare for and resolve conflicts over land
A poster explaining the seven steps a community should take when an investor wants access to their land
Practical ways community facilitators can help communities negotiate with investors
By finding out relevant laws relating to land, communities can strengthen their advocacy efforts
What does this little-known Bible passage tell us about women and land rights?
Practical ideas for helping women to gain rights to land and natural resources
The inspiring story of how United Mission to Nepal helped rural women gain access to land
What is slum upgrading, and how can it be achieved?
Dr Viv Grigg shares his experiences of helping slum dwellers gain secure tenure and better services
Bunsak Thongdi discusses his work with the hill tribes of northern Thailand
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