The Social Centre of the village of La Almudema hosted last night at the Sixth Meeting of Rural Women organized by the City of Caravaca de la Cruz to mark the "International Day of Rural Women".
The event was attended by the mayor, Domingo Aranda, the director general of Social Policy, Leopoldo Navarro, director general of Vocational Training, Marta Lopez-Briones, the Councillor for Social, Carmen Ruiz, and the Councillor for Sports, Emilio Perez.
The meeting was attended numerous components of women's associations established in the districts and members of Al-Mudayna Sports Association.
The Department of Women, Family and Social Development presented the award of "International Women Day" volunteer team of Al-Mudayna Sports Association for their work for the development of its people and promoting the values ​​of sports and family.
The volunteers also get involved in the organization of Al-Mudayna Alpine Marathon, scheduled year along cultural trips, meals and days of living brotherhood, among other activities.
Since the UN established in 2007 commemorating the "International Day of Rural Women" on October 15, the city of Caravaca meeting program in order to establish a forum for exchange of ideas between the various women's associations established in the municipality and recognize the career of some neighboring villages.
The International Day of Rural Women recognizes the role and contribution of women in the promotion of agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz