Equality Action Plan 2024-2027

With the strong encouragement and full support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) leadership, the Unit for Equality, under the Office of the Secretary General, has developed the Equality Action Plan 2024-2027. This initiative underscores the MFA’s commitment to continuously improving working conditions, modernizing workplace practices, and adapting to the evolving needs of both the country and society.

The Action Plan is built upon three fundamental values that underpin the work of the MFA’s human resource management: equality before the law, dignity –our utmost priority– and inclusion, demonstrated through respect for diversity.

The Action Plan outlines a total of 39 distinct actions. Among these are cross-cutting initiatives aimed at promoting substantive equality, ranging from recruitment and staff training to combating workplace bullying and developing disaggregated data. A key component of the Plan involves external outreach and communication. By sharing best practices and informing the public about the MFA’s progress, the Plan helps reinforce staff recognition and motivation for future actions.

Additionally, a series of targeted actions ensures equal opportunities for all. These actions focus on eliminating gender-based discrimination, ensuring full accessibility for persons with disabilities, fostering equal treatment of LGBTQI+ people, as well as enhancing work-life balance. Efforts to benefit further from our cross-generational workforce are also emphasised, with initiatives such as the introduction of a mentoring program within the Ministry.

A detailed timeline is in place to monitor and evaluate the effective implementation of the Action Plan, with the flexibility to adapt as challenges arise. For the Plan to succeed, it requires the participation of all MFA staff and close cooperation between the Ministry and various public sector bodies.

For more information, you may refer to the Equality Action Plan 2024-2027