Speaking on the occasion, Chairman CHEPS Rehmat Ali Jaffar Dost said that, “Pakistani rural women suffer triple burden of unpaid productive, reproductive and domestic labour. Their production labour is uncounted in GDP statistics. Women farm workers are not registered as formal labourers and are thus ineligible for social security, workers’ welfare benefits, health, education and skills training opportunities.” He further said that this day particularly recognizes rural women\’s contribution in agricultural development of a country. Under the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focus is on progress of rural women and enhancing their access to support and information they need to utilize their potential without leaving their communities. It should be kept in mind that According to the World Bank, rural women comprise 43 percent of the agricultural labor force, and produce, process and prepare much of the food available. Indeed, women have the primary responsibility for food security. Despite this, they are often given little recognition, and gender equality is still pervasive throughout the world. In recognition of these women, we celebrate International Day for Rural Women on October 15. The program ended with a commitment that all participants will write a thanks letter to their mothers, those women activist and change agents whose contribution became an inspiration for them in developing our society. Meanwhile, in Madak Lasht, a practical campaign was launched by Green Club students to celebrate the day. The students dedicated the event to their mothers.]]>
