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International Day of Rural Women

Every year on October 15, the world pauses to honor the women who grow our food and hold rural communities together. They plant, harvest, and nourish families and nations, often without recognition. This is their day, and it deserves our attention.

OCT15

Thursday, October 15Every year on October 15

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Roots: UN General Assembly resolution 62/136 (2007)
Also on Oct 15: International Shakeout Day · Fossil Day™ · Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
Hashtag: #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Shop women-run farm stands

Buy your week's produce from a women-owned farm stand or farmers market, and tell your family the grower's story at the dinner table.

WITH FRIENDS

Host a harvest potluck

Invite friends to share a meal made from local ingredients, and give a toast to a rural woman who has shaped your life.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Champion rural women's causes

Donate to a microloan fund for women farmers or set up a school or library display honoring rural women's work.

Plan ahead

International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Thu, Oct 15this year

2027Fri, Oct 15

2028Sun, Oct 15

2029Mon, Oct 15

2030Tue, Oct 15

2031Wed, Oct 15

2032Fri, Oct 15

2033Sat, Oct 15

2034Sun, Oct 15

2035Mon, Oct 15

2036Wed, Oct 15

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