Foundational pillars of our communities.

On October 15th, the International Day of Rural Women is commemorated worldwide, a date that seeks to highlight the irreplaceable role of women in the global rural framework. These brave women, often facing adverse conditions and multifaceted challenges, play a vital role in agricultural and rural development, with a direct impact on food security and the fight against poverty in their regions.

The Herencia City Council has echoed this celebration, emphasizing the need to recognize and value the essential contribution of these women to our communities. Through a statement, the entity has reaffirmed its commitment to rural women, highlighting their decisive role in sustaining life, community cohesion, and the promotion of sustainable development.

It is they who, with dedication and perseverance, keep traditions alive, promote innovation, and defend their communities and lands. The City Council’s note pays sincere tribute to each and every one of them, with the hope that future commemorations will reflect tangible progress in creating a more just and inclusive world that recognizes and enhances the contribution of rural women.

This day is undoubtedly an opportunity to renew society’s collective commitment to these women, whose daily work lays the foundations for a more promising future for all.

Some key points about the International Day of Rural Women:

1. Recognition of contribution: Rural women play an essential role in communities. They contribute to agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and their work is essential for the subsistence of their families and communities.
2. Challenges they face: Rural women often face obstacles that limit their ability to improve their quality of life and that of their communities. These challenges may include lack of access to basic services, education and healthcare, as well as economic opportunities and participation in political decision-making.
3. Economy and livelihood: Although rural women are a fundamental part of the global agricultural workforce, they often lack equal opportunities, resources, and tools to efficiently carry out their work. This includes access to land, credit, training, and agricultural technologies.
4. Climate change and resilience: Rural women also play a vital role in natural resource management and adaptation to climate change, protecting and conserving the environment for future generations.
5. Empowerment and gender equality: Empowering rural women is essential not only for the well-being of individuals, families, and rural communities but also for the overall economy, given the significant presence of women in the global agricultural workforce.
6. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The celebration of this day also has a direct link to the SDGs, especially Goal 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Improving the situation and opportunities for rural women is essential to fulfill this and other related goals.

The celebration of the International Day of Rural Women seeks to highlight the importance of these women and promote actions that help them overcome the challenges they face and harness their potential for growth and development.