The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is an opportunity to remember that access to land is a fundamental right for women, especially indigenous people, and an essential condition for guaranteeing their food security, economic independence and dignity. It is also a call to action for governments, civil society organizations and the private sector to show a stronger commitment to gender equality and the fight against drought in Africa and around the world.
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