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International Day of Rural Women – October 15
October 17 , 2019
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- International Rural Women's Day is observed every year across the globe on 15 October.
- The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on Oct. 15, 2008.
- The day recognizes 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 theme for this year's celebration is "Rural Women and Girls Building Climate Resistance".
- It highlights the important role that rural women and girls play in building resilience to face the climate crisis.
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