Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee

Recommendation 31

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Aid organisations, including private sector contractors, should publicly acknowledge that racism exists in the sector...

Conclusion
Aid organisations, including private sector contractors, should publicly acknowledge that racism exists in the sector and prioritise anti-racism work that tackles the underlying culture of their workplaces and not just the racial diversity of their staff. This will include making space for open, honest and often difficult conversations. It also requires them to welcome ideas and approaches suggested by staff who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour.
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Government Response Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
The FCDO is committed to tackling racism in the sector and will continue to discuss the issues raised in this report internally and with our partners and stakeholders. The FCDO has developed a Race Toolkit, incorporating support for conversations on race and allyship (helping staff to support minority ethnic colleagues and build inclusion). This is designed to inform and educate senior leaders, teams and individuals on race issues, and