International Day of Rural Women 2024 is observed on October 15.

Important Days

The United Nations (UN) International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) is celebrated worldwide every year on October 15. This day recognizes the contributions of rural women, including indigenous women, in improving agricultural and rural development, enhancing food security, and reducing rural poverty.


      - On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/62/136, declaring October 15 of every year as the International Day of Rural Women (IDRW).

     

     

Main Points:-   (i) The theme for International Day of Rural Women 2024 is "Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All."

      (ii)The first International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) was celebrated on October 15, 2008.


About the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

President: Dennis Francis
Headquarters: New York
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