According to UN figures, they make up 43% of the agricultural workforce. Why celebrating this day is so important.
He October 15 commemorates the International Day of Rural Women with the aim of recognizing the work of these actors in agriculture and pointing out their importance in contributing to food production. According to the United Nations (UN), women produce half of the world’s food and protect the environment.
Furthermore, achieving gender equality and empowering rural women is essential in the fight against extreme poverty, hunger and climate change. To celebrate this day, institutions, organizations, associations, city councils and groups carry out various activities worldwide such as: exhibitions, institutional events, fairs, workshops, plays and much more.
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Why the International Day of Rural Women is commemorated every October 15
This day began to be celebrated on October 15, 2008. And it was in December 2007 when the UN established October 15 as the International Day of Rural Women. With the objective, initially, of improve working conditions, pay attention to their needs, and also empower them in the social, economic and political spheres.
Each year the celebration has a different theme, and in 2024 it is: “Rural women as sustainers of nature for our collective future: building climate resilience, conserving biodiversity and caring for the land to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment and girls”.
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