The pinnacle of any career in the International Development field is to work in one of the major international organizations. You are lauded as having "arrived." You've been recognized, top of your field, you are deserving of respect and you are expected to be remunerated well. You've been chosen to join a golden few that … Continue reading INTRO: Gilded Cages
Author: More>than MyColor
Struggling, and working things through. Recovering from sexual assault, harassment and bullying in the workplace of an international organization. It takes time and this is part of my therapy. Hopefully sharing my truth can help me and maybe someone who needs to read this, it will help you too. You are not alone, and it's not your fault. POC, we aren't worth less. (Email function not yet up, sorry).
“Our Voices Can Still Be Heard Through the Bars of our Gilded Cages”
The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom. - Maya Angelou, “Caged Bird” (1983)