Scores of young women from across Guyana gathered at the Parliament Buildings on Wednesday as the Sitting of the Third National Assembly of Girls officially commenced.
Held around International Women’s Day, the Assembly allows participants to debate a self-chosen motion addressing issues relevant to the interest of women and girls.
This Assembly also marks the conclusion of the 2024-2025 Girls, Assemble! Programme, which aims to enhance young women’s political knowledge, leadership skills, and visibility in decision-making roles. It was possible thanks to the Imperial House in partnership with the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana.
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is “Accelerate Action” which places emphasis on strategic efforts to promote gender equality. Meanwhile, the Motion for the Assembly was “Extension of Maternity Leave and the Introduction of Paternity Leave.”
Speaking at the opening, was British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller who celebrated the Assembly and its participants.
“One of the things I always say is that as women is claim your seat. And that is exactly what I’m seeing each of you doing today. You have claimed your seat.
“Don’t wait for people to give you opportunities. Take those opportunities. And that is what the Girls Assembly is about,” she stated.
British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, speaking at the opening of the Sitting of the Third National Assembly of Girls (Photo: News Room)
The High Commissioner further emphasised the roles of the Assembly, including learning about governance, policy, protocol, and gaining experience to participate in relevant matters.
She encouraged the participants to commit to accelerate action, support each other, and to ensure equality as a norm for the next generation.
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