Saint Kitts and Nevis Honours Anne Eliza Liburd in OAS ‘Suffragettes’ Initiative

(L-R) The Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ambassador Carmen Montón, Permanent Observer of Spain to the Organization of American States (OAS) standing next to a painting of Anne Eliza Liburd in the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA).

Washington, D.C. March 10, 2025 – In a significant nod to the legacy of women’s empowerment, the Permanent Observer Mission of Spain to the Organization of American States (OAS) has embarked on Volume 2 of its Suffragettes initiative, celebrating trailblazing women of the Americas. Among those recognized is Saint Kitts and Nevis’ own Anne Eliza Liburd, a stalwart advocate for women’s rights and civic participation.

As a precursor to her inclusion in the upcoming volume, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, visited the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) in commemoration of International Women’s Month.

The exhibit honors Mrs. Liburd’s lifelong dedication to advancing women’s social and political causes within the Federation.

(L-R) H.E Jacinth Henry-Martin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OAS; The Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ambassador Carmen Montón, Permanent Observer of Spain to the OAS; and Adriana Ospina, Director of the AMA

Minister Douglas was welcomed by Ambassador Carmen Montón, Permanent Observer of Spain to the OAS, and Adriana Ospina, Director of the AMA. He was accompanied by Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the OAS, and diplomats from the Federation’s OAS Mission.

The Suffragettes initiative, first launched in 2024, highlights the contributions of pioneering women across OAS Member States, ensuring their impact is acknowledged and celebrated for generations to come.