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Rural women deserve more than celebration
Rural women are at the heart of agriculture and food systems, yet too often at the margins of data and decision-making.
On 15 October, we celebrate the International Day of Rural Women, recognising “the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty”. The 2025 theme, “The Rise of Rural Women: Building Resilient Futures with Beijing+30”, underlines the inequality rural women are still confronted with and their vital role for sustainable development.
Charlotte Reich / Katharina Molitor / Aiveen Donnelly
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Aiveen Donnelly
Published: 15th October 2025
