International Day of Rural Women is celebrated on 15 October every year.

• The day is dedicated to the millions of women who live in remote, rural areas. It is to celebrate and highlight their achievements and contributions towards rural development and agriculture.
• International Day of Rural Women focuses on gender equality and women empowerment in rural areas. These women include mothers, daughters, and grandmothers in rural areas who contribute by producing food and building agricultural and rural development worldwide.
• It reminds us that the world cannot become progressive if rural society is ignored and left behind.