Neil Sorensen joined the Land Portal as its Communications Specialist in October 2015. He has extensive experience leading communications for international organizations and developing relationships with civil society, donors, intergovernmental agencies, the media and the private sector. Previously, Neil worked for the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) as a Governing Bodies Officer and Strategic Adviser to the Secretary of IFAD. He has also led communications for three international organizations, including the International Land Coalition, the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). He holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) as well as a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in German and Sociology from St. Cloud State University.
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'This is Not Your Home' Revealing a Brutal System of Oppression and Gender Discrimination Among India's Scheduled Tribes
Researchers for a global land rights organization have published a grim assessment of the land and inheritance rights of women living in Scheduled Tribe communities of Jharkhand, India – and how the existing eco-system of laws and cultural practices perpetuate a system of terror and brutality meant to deny women of their land rights.
Development finance and land rights: leveraging the VGGT to enhance food systems, climate resilience, and land degradation neutrality
The 49th Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) will be held virtually from 11 to 14 October 2021.
49th Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS)
The 49th Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) will be held virtually from 11 to 14 October 2021.
Indigenous forest tenure: the important role local people play in forest conservation and carbon management
A new data story based on a recent study by the FAO demonstrates how the forests of indigenous and tribal territories in Latin America are key for mitigating climate change and conserving biodiversity.
Opportunity: Data Analyst (Senegal)
Seeking Data Analyst for Open Land Data Project in Senegal
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Opportunity: Researcher (Senegal)
Seeking Researcher for Open Land Data Project in Senegal
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Land Tenure in Mekong Forest Landscapes
The Summary Report of the 3rd Mekong Regional Land Forum provides a comprehensive review of the key messages from the event including a synthesis of keynote speeches, key take-aways, the links to all presentations and additional documentation.
Implementing progressive laws can accelerate securing women’s land rights in Francophone Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 13 percent of women aged 20-49 have rights to land, according to research by the World Bank. Therefore, securing their land rights remains a very crucial matter to boost their socio-economic empowerment.