Investing in a workplace where women can thrive
Investing in women and girls today creates a future where everyone in society can thrive. At UNICEF, to champion gender equality means investing in young and adolescent girls in our programmatic work. And to help achieve this mission, our workplace must be no different: we continuously foster a culture that upholds gender equality - where women…, Proud when they achieve results, also in male-dominated areas of work "My best part of the day is when I am in the field, close to the children; I am very happy when I see a child drinking safe, clean water" Aminata Ouedraogo Nakoulma - WASH Officer (Emergencies), UNICEF Burkina Faso Aminata with children in the field Aminata Ouedragogo, Motivated to continue, working with and for children "One girl gave me a drawing of boys and girls studying together in the same class and she called it "the future." I was so moved. Stories like this are often part of our work and that's what motivates me to do more and more." Mirlinda Bushati - Education Specialist, UNICEF Albania Mirlinda sitting at her office…, Successful working collaboratively, to tackle complex issues. "It's a cross-sectoral work, where you have the opportunity to work with your colleagues from other sectors and your counterparts to achieve better outcomes for children and adolescents in a holistic way." MiRi Seo, Education Specialist, UNICEF Equatorial Guinea MiRi Seo MiRi Seo, Agents of change, feeling empowered "We are all passionate changemakers. UNICEF is that safe framework that tells you: yes, we can change the world - for every child." Yasmine Diawara - Strategic Innovation & Youth Engagement Officer, UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire Yasmine is helping a child in Côte_d'Ivoire to plant a tree UNICEF/UNI351857/Diarassouba, Team players and collaborators, fostering a welcoming work environment "I start the day with the friendly welcome of my colleagues, and the atmosphere of proactivity, willingness to collaborate in teamwork, and integration between all sections.” María Alejandra Bavaresco - Health Officer, UNICEF Venezuela Woman wearing UNICEF t-shirt talks with young women UNICEF/UNI492821/…, Motivated and living their values, because their work has an impact "I believe in the power of change and doing my best, because every action we do can make a difference in a child's life. Being with UNICEF, is a way of life not a job. We live by our core values and do our best to advocate for a better life for every child." Jinan Ramadan - Emergency Specialist, UNICEF Yemen Jinan…, Compassionate and caring, for children and young people "I enjoy the moments I spend with young people. I try to understand their aspirations and to contribute to achieving them because I like to remember that I was like them not so long ago. And when I walk into a classroom and see the smile of a little girl or boy, my day is fulfilled." Patricia Safi Lombo - Chief,…
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