Butegwa, Florence

The author discusses the continuing gaps in the human rights movement which result in many of the violations that women suffer as women being ignored. The author posits that the failure of the international human rights community to promote respect for women human rights has had a negative impact on the domestic front and, likewise, the pervasive and systemic discrimination against women in many countries around the world, has impeded international efforts to address the situation in a concerted manner.

In this article, the author discusses the discrepancies between international law and domestic practice in women's right of access to land. The article begins by outlining various means for women to access land, such as acquisition on first registration, acquisition through inheritance and acquisition through direct purchase. The author emphasizes the importance of a right of access to agricultural credit and discusses various options for women to access land including credit through cooperatives and through special financial institutions.