Janet Rosenberg Jagan

Janet Rosenberg Jagan was an influential Indo-Guyanese politician and the wife of Cheddi Jagan, a prominent leader in the struggle for Guyanese independence. She co-founded the People's Progressive Party (PPP) in 1950, which aimed to combat colonial rule and advocate for the rights of the working class. Janet played a crucial role in political activism and was instrumental in promoting social reforms in Guyana, serving as the country's first female president from 1997 to 1999.