Major companies form group to push for LGBT rights globally

[iKate]

Major companies form group to push for LGBT rights globally
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/080b2d470d9a4b8ea2345b657abcd40c/major-companies-form-group-push-lgbt-rights-globally
By KEN SWEET
Sep. 29, 2015 3:59 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — A dozen corporations, including Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., and Coca-Cola Co., are joining a new coalition to push for LGBT rights in the workplace in places beyond the U.S. and Western Europe.

The organization is partly a response to the recent setbacks for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights in countries like Russia, Uganda and the Middle East. The Human Rights Campaign-led group will push for protections in the workplace globally, including in countries where LGBT individuals face legal discrimination or harassment.

"They deserve a fair chance to earn a living and provide for their families no matter where they live," said HRC President Chad Griffin.

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[Tessa James]

It is really nice to see HRC being trans inclusive, supportive and assertive.  We all need allies and this furthers our "main stream" acceptance.

Thanks!