The State Department reportedly grants preferential promotions based on gender, according to a recent investigation. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) exposed a pattern of bias in promotion recommendations, discovering that female candidates were disproportionately favored over equally qualified male counterparts.
The report raises concerns about fairness and transparency within the department’s promotion process, highlighting the urgent need for equitable evaluations. The findings have sparked calls for immediate action to address the gender disparity and ensure a merit-based system for career advancement.