International Rural Women's Day is observed annually on October 15. It highlights the significant roles that rural women play in food production, poverty eradication, and development, particularly in agriculture and rural communities. The day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2007 to recognize the critical contributions of rural women, including their work in improving food security and combating poverty.
Rural women, who often work in agriculture, are key to ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities. However, they frequently face challenges such as limited access to resources like land, credit, education, and healthcare, which the day seeks to address by raising awareness and promoting gender equality in rural areas.
The theme of the day varies each year, focusing on different aspects of rural women's empowerment and development.
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