THE Women and Gender Equality Commission will be observing Women’s History Month with an exhibition of women who have been honoured by the Commission over the years for their sterling contributions to life and livelihood in Guyana.

According to a press release from the commission, women from all sectors have been honoured over the years.

The exhibition will be housed at the National Gallery, Castellani House, and will run from March 1 to March 31, 2024. Students and history buffs have been encouraged to visit the exhibition.
The Women and Gender Equality Commission is a constitutional body that forms part of Guyana’s human rights machinery.

Its mandate is stated in Article 212g of the Constitution of Guyana. The Constitution began its work in 2010. Part of the mission of the Commission is to promote gender mainstreaming in all policies and programmes, promote the ending of all forms of discrimination against women and promote the value of achieving gender equality in Guyana.