Important Days

International Day of Rural Women 2026 - October 15

October 17 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 27 0

The day aims to recognise the contributions of rural women and promote their rights, economic empowerment, environmental leadership and equal access to resources.
The theme for the year 2026 is “Rural Women Farmers Caring for Mother Nature.”
It recognises rural women’s role in seed conservation, biodiversity protection, water management and land restoration.
It calls for equal access to land, water, finance, markets, technology, agricultural services and social protection.
2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer, providing an opportunity to strengthen the rights and leadership of rural women.