INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN
International Day of Rural women is
being observed today to recognize “the critical role and contribution of rural
women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural
development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.”
The first International Day of Rural Women was
observed on 15 October 2008 by the United Nations.
Rural women play a critical role in the rural economies of developed and
developing countries.
In most parts of the developing world they participate in crop production and
livestock care, provide food, water and fuel for their families, and engage in
off-farm activities to diversify their families’ livelihoods.
Additionally, they carry out vital functions in caring for children, older
persons and the sick.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for this day
is: "Empowering rural women is crucial for ending hunger and poverty. By
denying women rights and opportunities, we deny their children and societies a
better future. This is why the United Nations recently launched a programme to
empower rural women and enhance food security."
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