Empowering Rural Women isn’t just about Equality

International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15)

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and vital contributions of rural women who sustain our communities through food production, family care, and economic activity.

Yet, in Uganda, they continue to face socio-cultural barriers, from gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices to limited access to education, healthcare, and financial resources. These challenges restrict their full participation in community and nation building.

It’s time to change this and invest in their leadership, expand access to resources and credit, and create inclusive platforms, such as community dialogues and women’s groups, where their voices shape decisions that affect their lives.

Empowering rural women is not just about equality; it’s smart economics and the foundation for sustainable development.