“How is bias discussed and mitigated both within the mission and in interactions with the host nation?

“Do Front Offices routinely raise social inclusion, racial/gender equity, disability, and LGBTQI+ issues with high-level host country interlocutors, especially in countries where these issues are problematic, and are these issues included in bilateral dialogues, whenever appropriate?

“Do you speak up – in the moment – to support colleagues and try to help all understand when there might be bias that undermines inclusivity?

“The State Department is implementing sweeping reforms to the Foreign Service to prioritize merit, refocus training on tangible diplomatic skills, and prepare our nation’s diplomats to deliver America’s answer to our most pressing challenges,

“What types of localized DEIA trainings are being developed to engage all job categories — both [U.S. Direct Hire] and [Locally Employed] staff at Post? Is there a channel for [Locally Employed] staff, [Entry Level Officers], and other groups sometimes excluded from interaction with senior staff to be able to share ideas or give commentary on how to advance DEIA more effectively?

“the previous administration directing employees to peddle woke gibberish in high-level discussions and bilateral dialogue with foreign counterparts

“depending on others — particularly others from historically marginalized groups

“the allegations were particularly surprising because of Florida's aggressive efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and discrimination in higher education.

William Jacobson

founder and president of the EPP and Cornell Law professor

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