Top US Women Diplomats Speak Out on Sexual Harassment

Nike Ching, Voice of America

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In a speech to student programs and fellowship participants in August, [Secretary of State] Tillerson said he had directed relevant committees to develop "minority leadership" at the State Department.

"Every time we have an opening for an ambassador position, at least one of the candidates must be a minority candidate. Now they may not be ready, but we will know where the talent pool is," Tillerson said.

Seen as part of these efforts, Irwin Steven Goldstein will begin his new position next week (December 4) as the first openly gay undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs.

In Senate testimony, Goldstein thanked his spouse for supporting his career of developing and executing communications strategies that connect diverse audiences.