UN Women is hoping to support women's rights advocates from the global south in launching its international development careers through a new professional development program.
The initiative is motivated by ongoing discussions around diversity and representation at UN Women, said Irena Sabados, a human resources specialist at the agency and focal point for the program. The events of the last year also prompted considerations around access to career opportunities at the agency and what barriers exist, especially for young people, she added.
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