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The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on 15 October
2008. This new international day, established by the United Nations General
Assembly in its resolution 62/136 of 18 December 2007, recognizes “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 idea of a World Rural Women's Day to
be devoted each year to honour rural women began at a UN Conference for
Women in Beijing in September 1995. This day recognises and supports for
the multiple roles of rural women who are mostly farmers, caregivers and
entrepreneurs. They contribute to the wellbeing of their families and the
development of rural economies.