The International Day of Rural Women, celebrated annually on October 15, is a day dedicated to recognizing the vital contributions of rural women worldwide. they play an essential role in agriculture, food production and rural development. However, their contributions are overlooked and undervalued. This article we will explore the date, theme, history and significance of International Day of Rural Women 2023.
The theme of International Day of Rural Women 2023 is “Rural Women Cultivating Good For All”. This theme underscores the essential role that all roral women and girls, including indigenous and tribal women, play in agricultural labor, particularly in developing nations. These women are responsible for sowing seeds, harvesting crops, processing and preparing food grains and distribution.
On 18th December 2007, the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 62/136, formally acknowledging the crucial role of rural women in agricultural and rural development, enhancing food security and reducing poverty. Subsequently, on 15th October 2008, the first-ever International Day of Rural Women celebrated.
The International Day of Rural Women is celebrated to recognize the work of these heroines in the food systems of the world and claim rural areas with equal opportunities for all. It 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.”
Some of the quotes related to International Day of Rural Women 2023 are as follows:
1. “Rural women are the backbone of agriculture, the heart of their communities and the unsung heroes of our world.”
2. “Empowering rural women is not just a matter of gender equality; it is an investment in our future.”
3. “Every seed sown by a rural woman yields not just crops but also the promise of a better tomorrow.”
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