Rural Women: Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future
The International Day of Rural Women was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to recognize the vital role rural women play in agriculture, food security, and rural development. First celebrated in 2008, the day highlights rural women’s contributions to improving livelihoods and building sustainable communities. Despite making up a significant portion of the global agricultural workforce, rural women face unique challenges, including limited access to resources and decision-making platforms. Their contributions, however, are crucial to sustainable development.
This year’s theme, “Rural Women Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future: Building Climate Resilience, Conserving Biodiversity, and Caring for Land Towards Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls”, underscores the critical role rural women play in mitigating climate change, protecting biodiversity, and promoting sustainable land management.