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Redefining Success: Zeineb Marzouk on Humanitarian Work & Career Breaks

Redefining Success: Zeineb Marzouk on Humanitarian Work & Career Breaks

Update: 2025-03-14
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In this episode, Zeineb Marzouk, a communications specialist from Tunisia, shares her unfiltered take on the challenges of working in international organisations as a woman from the Global South. 🌍✨


From deployments in Syria and Iraq to the realities of living in restricted compounds during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zeineb reflects on the emotional toll of witnessing displacement and resilience firsthand. 🧠​❤️‍🩹​


After an unexpected career break, Zeineb embraced the chance to pause and reassess her path instead of rushing into the next job. 🔄💡


Tune in for an honest conversation on resilience, career transitions, and the fight for a more inclusive humanitarian space. 🎧​🌱

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Redefining Success: Zeineb Marzouk on Humanitarian Work & Career Breaks

Redefining Success: Zeineb Marzouk on Humanitarian Work & Career Breaks

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