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Christiane Giger
Lausanne, Switzerland
Age: 60-69
Nominated for: Status of Women Committee
As: Member
Nominated by: Swiss Association of University Women

 

Professional Field and/or Present Occupation

Teacher of French and History for thirty years - retired
Skills and experience from the last 10 years which qualify her for this position

Board member, Association Vaudoise des Femmes Diplômées des Universités, 1999 - present

Board member, Public Relations Commission, Association Suisse des Femmes Diplômées des Universités, 2005-present

Board member, Council of Women (Vaud)

Professional Membership:

Cercle Vaudoise d'archéologie

Association: Pro Lausanne

Société vaudoise d'histoire

Professional experience:

Teacher at:

Collège secondaire de Nyon

École supérieure de Commerce de canton de Vaud

Collège secondaire de Villamont

Éstablissement secondaire C-F Ramuz
Goals for the position and the contribution the candidate believes she can personally make if elected or appointed

- Help to promote human rights and equality

- Offer my experience as a teacher related to female problems

- Use my free time to share experiences, do something to improve women's conditions of life.

Education:

Lausanne University (Switzerland), Licence en Lettres, 1969; History and French
Mother Language: French
Ability to speak English: Good
Ability to understand spoken English: Good
Ability to read English: Good
Ability to write English: Good
Other languages: German - limited
Computer skills: Considerable experience sending e-mails and using the Internet
Internet Access: Regular access to e-mail at home or the office

 

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