International Day of Rural Women

Rural women are vital leaders in their communities and play a key role in finding solutions to global challenges such as poverty, hunger, the climate crisis and more. October 15th is International Rural Women Day.

Rural Women workers are the backbone of their communities, making incredible contributions to health and economic well-being.

Less than 20% of the world's landholders are women. Women represent fewer than 5% of all agricultural landholders in North Africa and West Asia, while in sub-Saharan Africa they make up an average of 15 percent.

Celebrating all rural women whose achievements and contributions create more resilient rural communities and a stronger agriculture sector. Read their stories!

On October 15, we celebrate the International Day of Rural Women, joining communities across the world in honouring #RuralWomen in feeding families, communities and the world. Check out our latest research to learn more about the crucial contributions of Canada's #farmwomen

They are fine examples to follow! Read their stories.

Rural women are strengthening our communities, expanding our economy, and safeguarding and improving our environment. Read their stories!

Rural Women are key to achieving Zero Hunger, yet they face discrimination regarding land ownership, equal pay and access to resources.

In the framework of the International Day of Rural Women, we share FoodLAND's picture of rural women with significant data extracted from the surveys conducted with rural women consumers on November 2022-April 2023

Through digital education, we empower all women, fostering progress in agriculture. Together, we celebrate their vital role in shaping sustainable rural communities.

Meet Dalimi Patgiri from Assam. Once a poor housewife, she overcame the hurdles of poverty by making utensils that use areca nut sheets for raw materials, thus creating a success story that inspired many others to take risks in their life & lead independent lives. #RuralWomen stories

On International Day of Rural Women, discover how at each step, the breeding journey helps women in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

CGIAR Accelerated Breeding Initiative

On October 17th, you are invited to join the FAO for the International Day of Rural Women 2023 event to discuss gender equality, water & financial inclusion in agrifood systems in Asia-Pacific. Register to participate!

Rural women are cultivating good food for all.

There's still time to be a part of the #FarmTable feature celebrating our amazing rural women!