Monday, March 9, 2009

GENDER WORKGROUP INFO.

Who We Are: The Gender Workgroup is a collective of PCV's who come together to provide information and support to the volunteer community on subjects related to sexual and gender diversity.

We offer a variety of different Activities:
We hold regular gatherings in safe spaces to discuss subjects related to gender and sexual diversity in Moldova, America, and as PCV’s
we facilitate trainings for PSTs, volunteers and Peace Corps staff
we act as a liaison between Moldovan sexual rights organizations and the PCV community

How you can get involved:
It’s easy! Simply email or call our coordinator to get on our mailing list:
Neha Raval: 068259407, pcmdgenwork@gmail.com
Once you introduce yourselves to us, you will be included in our email list, at which point you will be informed of our upcoming events. Our membership list is confidential, and there is no time obligation by joining. Just come if you want!

For more information about our activities or what is going on in Moldova, you can check out these resources:
www.gay.md – Website of Genderdoc-M, Moldova's first and best established gay rights organization. Website has information in Romanian, Russian and English, although may not always be up to date.
www.actionmoldova.com – In the volunteer resources center, there is a link to the Gender Workgroup. Here you can find general information about the group, including a list of those members who have chosen to make their membership public.
GLBTRPCV info– a website designed for GLBT returned PCV's, but with a lot of information, a listserv, and a mentoring program which can connect you to returned PCV's from the region.