The first International Day of Rural Women was celebrated on October 15, 2008. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in its Resolution 1/2008.Resolution 62/136 dated December 18, 2007. It recognizes "the crucial role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in promoting agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty."
Municipal sources indicate that "the day of rural women not only aims to recognize the vital role of women in agricultural areas, but also aims to improve their educational, health and safety conditions, as well as ensure their full and equal participation in decision-making at all levels."
They add that “rural women represent more than a third of the world’s population and 43 percent of the agricultural workforce. They till the land and plant the seeds that feed entire nations. Furthermore, they ensure the food security of their populations and help prepare their communities for climate change.”
For this reason, the resolution calls on Member States, in collaboration with United Nations organizations and civil society, to continue striving to implement the outcomes of United Nations conferences and summits, and to attach greater importance to improving the situation of rural women in their national, regional and global development strategies.
The Cieza City Council joins in the commemoration of this day, highlighting "the importance of rural women's work and the need to improve their living conditions."
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