Rural women are vital leaders in their communities, playing a key role in tackling global challenges such as poverty, hunger and the climate crisis. On Wednesday’s International Day of Rural Women — and every day — we can all: 🔸 Recognize their work as food providers and protectors of the environment. 🔸 Call for their participation in community decision-making. 🔸 Advocate for rural areas where women have the same opportunities as men. Join UN Women in calling for bold action to advance the equality, rights and empowerment of women and girls living in rural settings.
Rural women are not just participants in their communities; they are the bedrock of resilience and sustainability. 🌍🤝 Achieving true gender equality means systematically ensuring they have equal access to land, technology, finance, and a seat at the decision-making table. Their empowerment is directly tied to our global food security and climate resilience.
Rural women deserve every support and recognition. They are the reason we eat, the reason we wear beautiful clothes, and the reason our economy and culture continue to thrive. Their hard work sustains families, drives local markets, and keeps communities strong. Yet, too often, their efforts go unnoticed. Let’s take today to celebrate and support the women in our rural areas — the true backbone of our nation. 💚 #RuralWomensDay #EmpowerRuralWomen #WomenInAgriculture #GenderEquality #RuralDevelopment
Often, rural women are featured in development reports but rarely credited as the authors of change. Ensuring they’re not only represented but also heard in decision-making is essential for lasting progress 🌱.
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Rural women keep food systems alive—and when they have equal tools, communities thrive. On the International Day of Rural Women (15 Oct), let’s move from praise to policy: evidence shows that closing the gender gap in access to land, finance, inputs, and extension can lift farm yields by 20–30%. The playbook is practical: put women on land registries; guarantee equal access to credit and inputs; tailor extension and climate programs to women producers; invest in childcare, safe transport, and connectivity so participation is possible; and ensure seats in co-ops and water committees. Recognition, rights, and resources—together—turn leadership into food, income, and resilience. Appreciation to the UN and UN Women for keeping action at the center.
What if the future of our planet hinges not on global leaders, but on the untapped potential of rural women?
A rural woman is a power , hardworker woman and always add value to the socity
graduate at University of Maiduguri
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