Today, we operate in over 120 countries, many of which still don’t provide legal protections for LGBTQIA+ individuals. We stood as a public supporter for marriage equality even before it became legal in the United States – and we continue to advocate for every type of family. In 1993, we began offering employee benefits for same-sex domestic partnerships, making us one of the first companies in the world to do so.
Microsoft introduced sexual orientation into our non-discrimination policies in 1989 – and we’ve been driving LGBTQIA+ inclusion ever since. Our work doesn’t start or stop with Pride. We hope they remind you that by coming together across groups and bridging borders, we can create change for LGBTQIA+ communities and beyond. Thirty-three flags representing different LGBTQIA+ identities, one Ally flag and one Polyamory flag make up this year’s designs. This Pride, LGBTQIA+ communities at Microsoft are illuminating the interconnected nature of the challenges we face – and calling for a unified global response across all borders, both real and perceived.ĭeveloped with the global LGBTQIA+ employees and allies across Microsoft, our campaign celebrates the nuance, vibrancy and strength of the many LGBTQIA+ communities – and how closely they’re connected. Standing up for LGBTQIA+ equity since 1989
