UN Women statement for the International Day of Rural Women, 15 October 2026 Rural Women Farmers Caring for Mother Nature 13 October 2026

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/statement/2026/10/un-women-statement-for-the-international-day-of-rural-women-15-october-2026 The theme of this year’s International Day of Rural Women, “Rural Women Farmers Caring for Mother Nature,” honours the work rural women do every day: conserving seeds, protecting biodiversity, managing water, and restoring degraded land. They feed communities, sustain livelihoods, and safeguard the natural resources on which we all depend. On this day, we celebrate their knowledge and leadership in building a more resilient future. https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/statement/2026/10/un-women-statement-for-the-international-day-of-rural-women-15-october-2026