The new group at the Rio Branco Institute, where the diplomatic career begins in Brazil, will this year have the highest female participation in the institution's history. Of the 36 admitted, 15 are women.
The 42 percent rate reached the highest level with the nomination of two candidates approved in the quota system in 2017 and admitted after a court settlement.
Considering only this year's public selection, 13 of the 34 vacancies are occupied by women (38% of the total).
This is the highest percentage in the last 30 years. The average number of successful candidates in the selection process is 23.5%, according to Itamaraty.
In 2018, the proportion was even lower. Four years ago, the process selected only three women in a class of 27 people – 11% female participation.
Since then, the gender gap has narrowed with each new selection.
Translated by Kiratiana Freelon