In Brazil, land ownership remains deeply unequal, with men managing over 81% of agricultural establishments—a legacy rooted in colonial history. While women face limited access to land, financing, and rural credit, they are leading powerful grassroots movements like the Marcha das Margaridas, which has secured major victories in joint land ownership and policy reform. Yet, progress is hindered by a lack of gender- and race-disaggregated data, making it difficult to design effective public policies. Advocates call for collective tenure and better data collection to support women in rural areas. But political resistance from powerful landowning interests continues to block systemic reform. Learn more in our full explainer. This infographic is also available in Portuguese.
