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All blog articles with Dual careers

4 articles

Illustration of two women on a balancing board; one is carrying a business folder and the other is holding a child in her arms.
Blog
16 May 2024 |
Gabriela
 
Steinemann

How Swiss women working in multilateral organisations integrate family and career

Building a multilateral career as a Swiss woman requires flexibility, creativity and sacrifice. 8 women shared their...

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Victoria Martinez
Blog
24 January 2023 |
Sina
 
Baranyai

Professionals in international cooperation – finding the right balance as a family

People interested in international cooperation often wonder if it aligns with starting a family. At Forum cinfo 22...

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Silvia Danailov
Blog
6 July 2022 |
Jane
 
Carter

"Sometimes you must compromise if you want a family – but I stress compromise, not sacrifice"

This is the third of three blogs exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with raising a family whilst...

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James' Jam
Blog
20 April 2022 |
Jane
 
Carter

"It's amazing how quickly one adapts to life in a new country": The spouse's view

During the Forum cinfo 2021 we held a session to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with raising a...

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