La Galería de las Mujeres de Costa Rica


La Galería de las Mujeres de Costa Rica was founded in March 2002 to recognize the contributions of women to the cultural, political and socio-economic development of Costa Rica. The nominations are overseen and the gallery maintained by the Instituto Nacional de la Mujer . Of particular focus is the goal of preserving and protecting the history of women who have broken gender stereotypes and advanced human rights principals.
NameImageBirth–DeathYearArea of achievement
2015Musician
2005Literature
2005Literature
2007Educator
2002Nursing
2002Pharmacy
2003Scientist
2015Law
2015Law
2005Educator
2002Nursing
2002Midwife
2008Women's rights activist
2002Indigenous women's rights activist
2002Agriculture and midwife
2002Social Worker
2005Literature
2002Education
2002Law
2005Politics and Human Rights jurist
2005Arts, Women's rights activist
2007Education, Women's rights activist
2004Health
2007Law
2007Law