Ancient Rights, Modern Realities: The Rural Woman’s Time Wrap | International Day of Rural Women 2025
ANCIENT RIGHTS, MODERN REALITIES – THE RURAL WOMAN’S TIME WRAP International Day of Rural Women – 15th October Introduction The International Day of Rural Women is an annual observance by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to recognize the critical role and contribution of rural women and girls in global development. It is observed every year on 15 October since 2008 . This day is dedicated to elevating and celebrating the indispensable role of rural women and girls in the world’s economy, food systems, and resilience efforts. It serves as a forceful reminder that sustainable development, food security, and poverty eradication cannot be achieved without their full, equal participation and empowerment. Role and Significance Across the planet, these women act as primary drivers of agricultural production , custodians of traditional knowledge , and frontline managers of natural resources , yet they disproportionately bear the burden of poverty, inequality, and climate ch...