Dear friends,
Warm greetings from GAATW International Secretariat!
We begin this issue by welcoming three new colleagues who joined our Secretariat team early this year. Alfie Gordo from the Philippines has rejoined the Secretariat and is responsible for programme coordination and strategic communications. Vivian Cartagena from Ecuador joined as programme officer for alliance strengthening. Her work will involve a stronger engagement with members and partners, and preparatory work for GAATW’s 30th year anniversary in 2024. We also hired a new accounts and grants management officer, Wachira ‘Noon’ Chairattham Wachira ‘Noon’ Chairattham from Thailand.
At the end of March, we bid farewell to two of our dear colleagues, Borislav ‘Bobby’ Gerasimov and Milena Stateva. While Bobby will no longer be a full-time staff, he remains the editor of the Anti-Trafficking Review. GAATW-IS wishes the best for both of them!