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OUR STORIES |
| Anne Baute-Wiles
United Kingdom |
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"... the Gulf War had just finished and an Action Team was being set up in the IAEA Secretariat. My first supervisor at the Agency was part of this team and asked me whether I would be interested in joining him in setting up an Action Team office. This was probably the most challenging job I had ever had." Read my story. |
| Betttina Tucci
Bartsiotas Uruguay/ |
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"Lively
discussions at management seminars, decisive appeals for the purchase of equipment which
will help deter or detect mishandling of nuclear materials, and bustling preparations of a
response to a Member State's inquiry, are examples of a dynamic and energized environment
on a typical business day." Read my story. |
| Charlene Blacker
South Africa |
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"South Africa will
always be my home, but beware, Vienna does things to one. Its convenient location in
Europe affords one many opportunities to travel and its beauty, charm, safety and quality
of life, makes Vienna an inviting and exciting 'home away from home'." Read my story. |
| Jill Cooley
USA |
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"In addition to my
managerial and supervisory responsibilities, I have been extremely fortunate to be able to
continue my involvement in technical activities .... The opportunity to interact with
safeguards professionals from around the world has been most rewarding." Read my story. |
| María Jesús Díaz
Menéndez Venezuela |
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"I was the first woman IAEA inspector ever to have responsibility for Latin America, Africa and the former Soviet Union. This was a great experience for me and for the counterparts. I was always treated with a lot of respect and they made me feel comfortable and were very appreciative of my visits." Read my story. |
| Svetlana
Golniakova Russia |
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"I consider this an
invaluable opportunity to learn about the different cultures and working styles of the
diverse group of people that make up the staff of the IAEA." Read my story. |
| Maria Isabel Leon
Anes Spain |
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"I am glad to work
in the very Section where the evaluation of the inspections conducted throughout the year
as well as the effectiveness of our Department are analyzed and presented to the Board of
Governors for consideration and approval." Read my story. |
| Hanna Rilakovic
Poland |
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"…And living
in a wonderful city… Vienna is different, and in past 22 years it developed from the
‘sleeping beauty’ to a modern, lively town, full of artistic and cultural
events." Read my story. |
| Perpetua
Rodriguez Philippines |
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"... when assigned as the coordinating inspector, a woman must be firm and resolute in making decisions on the spot especially when confronted with difficulties or unexpected circumstances. In the Inspectorate, a woman’s role in the workplace is no different from that of her male colleagues." Read my story. |
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