On the Reinstatement of State Department Diversity Training

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Washington DC: According to a press statement released by Ned Price, Department Spokesperson announced the full resumption of employee training and professional development activities in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Price said that “Restoring and strengthening American diplomatic leadership globally requires leveraging the full talent and richness of American diversity.  To achieve a diplomatic corps truly representative of America, more progress is needed to recruit and retain a more diverse Department workforce and embrace a culture of inclusion and accountability, free of bias. 

He highlighted that the Day One White House decision to rescind the previous administration’s Executive Order 13950 affirms the Biden Administration’s unwavering commitment to advancing racial and gender equity and a federal workforce that reflect the talents, abilities, and perspectives of the country they serve. 

“The nearly 77,000 Department employees at over 275 missions worldwide and offices across the United States can rest assured of their new leadership’s commitment to a more diverse and inclusive workplace that begins with open discussion of challenges faced and shared commitment to advance progress,” he said.