International Day of Rural Women
Untold strength emanates from quiet landscapes, where resilient women shape narratives, weaving the fabric of endurance.
Amplify rural women's economic empowerment and food security stories to drive awareness and support for sustainable agriculture and women-led initiatives.
- Share real stories of rural women farmers overcoming cost-of-living challenges
- Highlight how rural women contribute to global food security and sustainability
- Partner with agricultural nonprofits to showcase women's economic resilience
- Create educational content on supporting women-led rural enterprises
The inaugural celebration of the International Day of Rural Women was established through the world of the United Nations General Assembly in 2008. The purpose of setting aside this day is to acknowledge the vital impact that rural women make on the world. According to the UN, each year this day offers a fresh opportunity to commit to different ways of organizing the world by building on the Feminist Plan and allowing rural women to benefit equally from their hard work of providing food for all.
Each year, a different theme or motto sets the tone for this day to provide focus on the important points about rural women that are featured for the coming year.
Themes for past years of the International Day of Rural Women have included:
Enjoy Stories About Rural Women
People who live in areas that are more urban or suburban may have difficulty connecting with the ideas surrounding the importance of the International Day of Rural Women, particularly those on the other side of the world. With this in mind, the United Nations website provides some glimpses into the stories and lives of a few rural women from different areas.