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<p>As of the 30 November, of the seven of Heads of Mission to international organisations
that have reported their ethnicity (86% of the total number of Heads of Mission to
international organisations), none are from a black or minority ethnic (BME) background.</p><p>Continuing
to improve the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's record on diversity, equality and
inclusion is fundamental to our aim of being the best diplomatic service in the world.
We undertake a range of interventions to improve our leadership and management capability
and to remove barriers to the progress of under-represented groups in the FCO, to
help people reach their full potential. Action includes a bespoke talent development
scheme for BME staff; role models from all backgrounds; diverse interview panels at
all grades; diverse shortlists for senior positions as the norm; and outreach to attract
diverse talent into the FCO, focused on BME candidates and those from a low-socio
economic background.</p>
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