`Whenever we want to grow, we have to step out of our comfort zone’

Part of the audience at the International Women’s Day event at the Indian Cultural Centre on Friday

On March 8th, women of various backgrounds discussed empowerment, challenges faced by their peers, and the importance of gender equality.

They were in attendance at an International Women’s Day Panel Discussion that was facilitated by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and the High Commission of India, in collaboration with the Indian Ladies Club. The panel discussion featured speakers including wife of the European Union Ambassador to Guyana, Jeannette van Nes; Chair of the Women and Gender Equality Commission, Indranie Chandarpal; Anju Vivekanandaraj, who is a Psychologist and Therapist; and Asha Purohit, a gynaecologist. Each panelist shared their insights on women’s empowerment and the challenges faced in their respective regions.