Objectives of Guybow

The objectives of Guybow are:

  • To challenge the patriarchy and change traditional gender norms of Guyanese society
  • To establish institutions and effect policies to serve and respond to the needs of LBQ women
  • To provide a platform where LBQ women will be nurtured and involved in key leadership and decision-making positions in all spheres of Guyanese society
  • To foster a community of confident, knowledgeable, healthy and successful LBQ women who are productive members of Guyanese society
  • To increase public awareness and acceptance of LBQ women
  • To strengthen the physical and mental capacities of LBQ women to better cope with the challenges they regularly face
  • To provide avenues for Leadership training and advocacy skills development and youth engagement
  • To increase the functioning and cohesiveness of the larger LGBT community
  • To encourage positive participation of LBQ women in Guyanese society overall