Since 2008, 15 October has been marked as the International Day of Rural Women. Women and girls play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing.

Read the SI Statement on rural women here.

This years’ theme is ‘Sustainable infrastructure, services and social protection for gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls’

Empowerment of rural women is at the heart of fulfilling the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Find out more at http://www.un.org/en/events/ruralwomenday