Important Days & Events MCQs - 2026-10-14

The United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Rural Women in its resolution 62/136 of 18 December 2007. The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on October 15, 2008.

The primary objective of the International Day of Rural Women is to acknowledge and celebrate the vital role that rural women play in agriculture, food security, and the overall development and sustainability of rural areas.

The International Day of Rural Women is observed annually on October 15 to recognize the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.