arts & cultural experiences the women on his staff . ska
nicipality of Novaci . He draws upon s . We have more women than men ovaci , with women in the roles of r the environment , education and as is our architect . My counterpart , unteer , works both as an administhe lead educator at the local preks hard to make life better for the ork at a place where the gifts and and visible .
and lift up the women around us . ovement launched events around women ( and men ) alike to rise up violence against women . Keep on two of our PCVs who participated
History month in the U . S ., but the as celebrated around the world . and Development Committee prol-kit of resources and project ideas . See the column on the right for Development Committee , and the by our fellow PCVs this year .
urth annual Women in the World an inspiring line-up of many guest Clinton , Meryl Streep , Oprah Win- , Ping Fu , Ambassador Melanne zi Okonjo-Iweala , to name a few . shared their stories of battling the ng up the pieces in the aftermath in every sector . To see highlights :// www . thedailybeast . com / witw / arrld-summit-2013-recap-video . html , implementing projects empowering here http :// www . womenintheworld . n The Map ! For Women and Girls .
th marathons , model UN and marhonor and lift up the women around let us continue to rise up , to speak lves . The world needs us . I share Sophia Mohr and available on her 0rules /) that has helped me in my becoming ever more the brilliant , n that I am called to be ; that we are
650 women from the Municipality of Novaci celebrate Women ' s Day . Photo courtesy of Blagojce Nikolovski
Getting to Know the Gender & Development Committee
by Alex Dunn , MAK17
The Peace Corps Macedonia Gender and Development Committee was founded in late 2012 by Peace Corps Volunteer Stephen Robinson to raise awareness about gender-related issues in Macedonia through educational programming and outreach . It is currently focusing heavily on gender dynamics between men and women and promoting gender equality . Its ongoing projects include a programming manual full of activities to help PCVs talk about gender issues in their classrooms , a training program for PCVs and Peace Corps Staff that will be introduced before September ’ s Pre-Service Training for the incoming volunteers , and an online platform to allow information sharing between volunteers and outside organizations . The committee ’ s long-term goals include a Girls Leading Our World / Young Men ’ s Leadership Project-inspired camp experience designed to give youth the tools to talk about gender issues and become advocates in their communities , to educate and offer outreach on LGBTQ issues , and to promote LGBTQ rights in Macedonia .
OUR MISSION : We believe that human potential is not defined or limited by sex or gender , and we aspire to a society that reflects that belief by :
-Encouraging awareness and respect among the people of Macedonia .
-Providing a safe and non-judgmental forum in which gender issues can be discussed . -Producing and disseminating materials related to gender issues to facilitate examination and discussion in schools , workplaces and other institutions , and among Peace Corps volunteers and staff .
OUR VISION : To work in Macedonia toward the creation of a global society in which all persons enjoy equal rights , empowerment and opportunities ( regardless of gender , sex or orientation ).
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