India's Forest Law Leaves Women Feeling Cut Out

Women's eNews by Aparna Pallavi | Apr. 20, 2008 (News Report)

India's land rights act enacted Jan. 1 was considered a major milestone for tribal and forest - dwelling communities. But women's activists say it fails to protect the property rights of women, some of whom are forming collectives to hold on to land. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Apr 20, 2008 - 8:39 AM PDT
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This story was interesting and informative. It showed the big picture and let the reader know what the women were doing in order to take charge against the government and the problem that they were facing.

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