LAND RIGHTS DEFENDERS INC
Our Impact
At Land Rights Defenders Inc, our work empowers communities to claim and protect their land rights as a foundation for justice, sustainability, and self-determination. We have supported Indigenous communities in safeguarding ancestral territories, promoted women's leadership in land ownership, and provided legal aid to those facing displacement. Through policy advocacy and grassroots organizing, we've helped influence reforms and amplify marginalized voices.
Our environmental efforts support sustainable land use, protect biodiversity, and enhance food security for small-scale farmers. Together, these efforts strengthen climate resilience and uphold the dignity and rights of vulnerable communities worldwide.
Defending Land. Empowering Lives
The Land Rights Defenders Initiative champions social justice through a holistic approach—advocating for Indigenous land rights, women's empowerment, sustainable land use, climate justice, and food security, while providing legal support and driving policy change.
Generations of persecution met by a rising voice for justice: The story of Land Rights Defenders in Ghana.
For centuries, the Indigenous people of Benimasi-Boadi in Ghana have peacefully stewarded their ancestral lands. However, recent years have brought a surge in persecution and torture at the hands of the Kumasi Traditional Council. Facing a lack of government support and violations of both the Ghanaian Constitution and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), their very existence is under threat.
Success Story
Legal Confirmation of Land Ownership in Benimase-Boadi, Kumasi, Ashanti Region
Court Affirms Huahi Achama Tutuwaa Royal Family as Lawful Landowner in Benimase-Boadi, Kumasi, Ashanti Region
In a landmark ruling, the court has officially recognized Huahi Achama Tutuwaa Royal Family as the rightful and legal owner of all lands situated at Benimase-Boadi, located in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. This judgment serves as a critical legal affirmation of her ownership rights, bringing clarity and authority to all land matters within the specified area. The ruling not only secures her rightful claims but also provides a foundation for peaceful land use, development, and investment in the community moving forward.
Testimonials
Voices of Impact: Stories from the Ground
At Land Rights Defenders Initiative, our work is rooted in community. These testimonials reflect the real stories of individuals and groups whose lives have been transformed through our efforts in land protection, environmental justice, and social equity. Their words inspire us to continue defending the rights of those most at risk.
Partners
Support us to give a voice to the voiceless
The mission of Land Rights Defenders Inc. is to secure the protection of indigenous land rights through direct legal action, capacity building, education, and advocacy. We are unwavering in our mission to secure land rights for all. We firmly believe that land is not merely a commodity, but a source of life, identity, cultural heritage, and economic security. We work tirelessly to empower communities facing land grabs, displacement, and injustice, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their rights are protected.
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