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An agricultural fair – exhibition dedicated to the International Day of Rural Women is going to open in the market of agro products (in close vicinity of “Malibu” café) adjacent to Mashtots Park on November 8, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m.
The event is organized by the “Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment” with the support of RA Ministry of Agriculture, within the framework of the project entitled “Women of Solak for Healthy Fruit the Whole Year Round”.
The women who are involved in various agricultural projects will participate in this fair-exhibition and present the results of their work. This event is a unique opportunity for women farmers from different communities to make acquaintances and exchange their experiences.
During this event, like in agricultural fairs, the customer will have the opportunity to buy products directly from the farmer grown using less agrochemicals.
The event, which will be conducted with the support of the International Women's Association of Yerevan (IWAY), will be attended by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, governing bodies of Rhone Alpes region of France, as well as other international organizations and NGOs.
The United Nations has declared October 15 International Day of Rural Women, recognizing the critical role and contribution of rural women in enhancing agricultural and rural development. According to the facts, at least 1,6 billion rural women are engaged in agricultural activities. Women produce more than half of all the food that is grown. Women own only 2 per cent of the arable lands, and receive only one per cent of all agricultural credit. Women represent two- thirds of all illiterate people. The number of rural women living in poverty has doubled since 1970.
November 07, 2014 at 15:03