Every Year on March 8 many countries are celebrating this day as International Women's Day since 1975.
In 1975 during International Women's Year United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day on March 8.Rural women play a critical role in both developed and developing countries. They enhance agricultural and rural development,improve food security and can help reduce poverty levels in their communities. In some parts of the world, women represent 70 percent of the agricultural workforce,comprising 43 percent of agricultural workers worldwide
The Theme of the International Women's Day 2012 is
" EMPOWER RURAL WOMEN - END HUNGER and POVERTY "
Message from United Nations Secretary -General : Ban Ki-Moon
" Invest in rural women. Eliminate discrimination against them in law and in practice. Ensure that polices respond to their needs. Give them equal access to resources. Provide rural women with a role in decision-making. "