On the occasion of the second International Day of Women Judges observed yesterday, the Supreme Court of Judicature said it was pleased to join with women worldwide, even as it paid homage to its own past lady justices: former Chancellor Desire´ Bernard, Justice (retd) Claudette Singh and Justice (retd) Claudette La Bennett.
In a statement, the Guyana Association of Women Judges (GAWJ) said the uniqueness of women judges must be recognized, as they balance the roles of nurturing their families, while still performing at a high level at work.
In her message to mark the observance, Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Yonette Cummings-Edwards, said that “women have fought long and hard to prove that they belong to all places and institutions where decisions are being made.”
