A/HRC/13/18 examination. Of that number, a final total of twenty candidates were successful, all of whom are nationals of un- or underrepresented countries in regions deemed to require improved representation in OHCHR. Between the release of the list by the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) on 27 May 2009 and 31 December 2009, OHCHR recruited eight of the successful candidates. OHCHR will continue to recruit from this roster to fill vacant P-2 posts as they arise. 17. OHCHR remains committed to implementing the High Commissioner’s procedures and framework for improving geographical diversity (E/CN.4/2006/103), which has proven effective to date. It is anticipated that the positive geographical trends will continue during the current biennium, as OHCHR will endeavour to maximize the opportunity afforded by its continued growth to further increase geographical diversity. 18. While seeking to further improve its geographical distribution, OHCHR will continue to pay special attention to the issue of balance between female and male staff members at all levels, an area in which determination and concerted effort have already brought success. As at 31 December 2009, women represented 52.2 per cent of regular OHCHR staff and 52.4 per cent of temporary staff at the Professional level, equivalent to an overall percentage of 52.2 per cent. 19. Similarly, OHCHR will continue in its commitment to meeting obligations placed upon it under the system of desirable ranges mandated Assembly. This is reflected in the departmental target relating to the nationals from un- and underrepresented Member States established in Human Resources Action Plan. III. the goals and by the General recruitment of the Secretariat Conclusion 20. The implementation and results to date of the High Commissioner’s procedures and framework to improve geographical diversity reflect the priority that the High Commissioner continues to give to this issue. Noticeable and sustained progress has been achieved towards increasing the geographical diversity of the staff through these measures. OHCHR remains attentive to the need to maintain the emphasis on the broadest possible geographical diversity of its staff, and will continue its efforts in this regard. 5