The report, entitled " Women-Led Solutions for Drought Resilience," calls for better recognition and support for women's efforts to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating effects of drought. It also emphasizes that women's land rights are crucial to achieving food security.

The report presents 35 case studies from Africa, Asia, and Latin America demonstrating women's leadership in addressing drought resistance. From water conservation methods to climate-optimized farming methods, examples illustrate how women contribute to progress and increase drought resistance.

"Women have long been considered the most vulnerable to drought, but as this report shows, they are also the most resilient, leading the way in developing solutions to one of the world's most pressing problems. The ingenuity and resourcefulness of women fighting drought around the world is limitless. Whether in the Sahel region of Africa, northern Kenya, Iran, Peru, or Morocco, women have proven their resilience and ability to overcome the most difficult conditions so that their families thrive", notes Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the UNCCD. 

According to the document:

– Women produce up to 80 percent of food in developing countries, but own less than 20 percent of the world's land. These inequalities limit their access to resources such as loans and training, as well as their ability to prepare for and recover from droughts, which exacerbates their vulnerability to climate change.
– Droughts are responsible for 15 percent of the economic losses associated with natural disasters in the world and for 85.8 percent of livestock deaths. In rain-fed agricultural regions, drought threatens the livelihoods of women, who make up a significant portion of the agricultural workforce.
– Up to 40 percent of the world's land has been degraded, affecting more than 3.2 billion people. As a result of land degradation and drought, many women have to travel long distances to get to clean water and collect firewood for their families.
– Ensuring women's land rights improves household nutrition, increases spending on children's education, and improves overall economic conditions.