HashtagsCompiled on | #RuralWomen, #RuralWomenDay, #RuralWomensDay |
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Related Hashtags | #MujeresRurales, #IDRW2024 |
2024 Date | October 15, 2024 |
2025 Date | October 15, 2025 |
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Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for International Day of Rural Women -Updated
International Day of Rural Women HistoryInternational Day of Rural Women is dedicated to recognizing the critical role and contribution of rural women in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security, and eradicating rural poverty. The day acknowledges the vital functions these women play in their communities, including their participation in decision-making, conservation of natural resources, and contribution to local economies. The aim is to highlight the importance of rural women in achieving sustainable development and to invest in the improvement of their lives. This observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, in response to a report on the plight of rural women from the UN Women Watch organization. This day is significant, as rural women in the United States also face unique challenges, including inadequate access to healthcare, education, and technology. They often experience wage and work disparities, lack of political representation, and limited availability of social services. International Day of Rural Women is observed through events and activities that raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by rural women and showcase their accomplishments. This may include panel discussions, workshops, and campaigns highlighting stories of rural women's contribution to sustainable development. It also calls for policy changes that address issues faced by rural women to improve their overall well-being. International Day of Rural Women is observed globally on October 15th each year. International Day of Rural Women facts
In the News and Trending in the US for International Day of Rural WomenUpdated Statement: Rural women sustaining nature for our collective future | UN Women – Headquartersunwomen.org Celebrating the Resilience, Sustainable Practices and Leadership of Women Farmers in Rural Pacificundp.org Transforming Lives: Empowering Rural Women in Aukiundp.org Rural women: Building climate resilience, sustaining nature for our collective futurewaterforwomenfund.org Top things to do in the US for this observance
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