On International Day of Rural Women the Dopasi Foundation highlighted the strength, resilience and vital contributions of rural women across Pakistan. The foundation called attention to the everyday leadership shown by women in farming communities, household food security and local markets, urging broader recognition of their role in the nation’s agricultural future.
Rural Women often manage multiple responsibilities with limited resources, and their work underpins livelihoods in small towns and villages. The foundation emphasized the need to remove barriers to land rights, training and access to finance so that women can expand their impact. Local initiatives that invest in skills, markets and decision making can help translate rural women’s contributions into sustainable gains for families and communities.
The message from Islamabad to remote districts was clear: support and uplift rural women to achieve equality and unlock their full potential. By amplifying voices in village councils, promoting women-led agricultural practices and fostering partnerships among civil society and policymakers, Pakistan can build a more inclusive and sustainable future where rural women lead progress.
