La Galería de las Mujeres de Costa Rica (The Women's Gallery of 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 (INAMU) (National Institute of Women). Of particular focus is the goal of preserving and protecting the history of women who have broken gender stereotypes and advanced human rights principals.
+Galería de Mujeres Inductees Name Image Birth–Death YearArea of achievement(born 1940)2017Worker's rights(born 1945)2015Musician(born 1941)2005Literature(1887–1949)2005Literature(1908–1999)2007Educator(1896–1963)2002Nursing(1886–1934)2002Pharmacy(1947–2003)2003Scientist(born 1933)2015Law(born 1948)2015Law(1910–1988)2005Educator(1926–2024)2002Nursing(1909–2010)2002Midwife(1920–1996)2017Lawyer and notary public(born 1952)2008 Women's rights activist(born 1950)2002Indigenous women's rights activist(1933–2021)2002Agriculture and midwife(1910–1998)2002Social Worker(1928–2012)2005Literature(1888–1956)2002Education(born 1939)2002Law(born 1936)2005Politics and Human Rights jurist(1902–1986)2005Arts, Women's rights activist(1895–1982)2007Education, Women's rights activist(1955–2003)2004Health(born 1933)2017Educator, community and political leader(born 1922)2007Law(born 1952)2007Law
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External links INAMU Galería