FORUM IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

On Monday 8th of March 2010, The Venezuelan Institute for Culture and Cooperation, was transformed into a centre of colors and cultural activities as they joined with The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and other National Organizations to celebrate Women’s International Day under the theme of the United Nations: “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities; Progress for All”.

The welcome and opening remarks were done by the Ambassador of Venezuela His Excellency Dario Morandy, who mentioned the importance that women play in the development of a society, after which short lectures were done by representatives of different Governmental and International Organizations, such as: Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, represented by Miss Hymattie Lagan, Head of the Women’s Affairs Bureau in Guyana; United Nations Infant and Child Funds (UNICEF), represented by Miss Doris Ross, Head of the Child Protection Unit; Help and Shelter represented by Mr. Kevin Massiah,Public Education Officer and Miss. Hazel Burnrett,Former Head of the Woman’s Bureau of Guyana.

After the presentations, the audience was entertained by a few poems, one of which, was done in Spanish and English by Miss Corina Morandy, entitled “Essential Woman” (Mujer Esencial); another by Miss Violet Whitehead, entitled “No Woman No Cry” and finally by Mr. Petamber Persaud, head of the Literary Organization of Guyana, entitled “Woman, I Love You”, dedicated to all the ladies.

The event was closed by a short skit from a group that thrilled the audience. The closing remarks were done by Miss.Ediclia Bastardo Specialist Professor of the IVCC, after which the ladies were served with refreshments.