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Equity Across Foreign Affairs Work

Goal leaders

Ambassador Lisa Peterson

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DOS)

To achieve

Advance equity and support for underserved communities in the development and conduct of foreign policy.  By September 30, 2023, the Department will build an institution-wide equity infrastructure by developing assessment tools and establishing country-specific baselines, measurements, and reporting mechanisms for the Department.

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