Source · Select Committees · Foreign Affairs Committee
Recommendation 33
33
Paragraph: 63
The Government should provide atrocity prevention ‘toolkits’ and atrocity prevention training for FCDO staff, with...
Recommendation
The Government should provide atrocity prevention ‘toolkits’ and atrocity prevention training for FCDO staff, with a mandatory refresher course every three years for all staff in diplomatic, programming, or policy-related roles.
Paragraph Reference:
63
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
Combined response to Recommendations 32 and 33. The FCDO ensures that all geographical departments have access to relevant expertise on atrocity prevention when formulating policy. Geographic departments work closely with our overseas network and are able to draw on expertise from thematic leads and consult the new FCDO conflict centre and other government departments. We continue to invest in the capability of our staff. We have developed a dedicated training module in the FCDO’s International Academy on atrocity prevention, which is available to all staff. We also provide guidance material to geographic departments, and run training courses for officials on themes which contribute to atrocity prevention, including Sanctions, Human Rights and Conflict. We will continue to look for further opportunities to enhance our International Academy offer. Ensuring that staff have access to the necessary guidance, expertise and points of contact is our priority. In addition to our offer for FCDO staff, other government departments are able to access a number of training resources on the Open University website. We will consider whether other training should be made available to other government officials.