EA issues statement of LGBTQ+ support ahead of Pride

1 year 11 months ago

EA has issued a statement of support, primarily for LGBTQ+ rights, ahead of this month's Pride celebrations.

The message, from chief people officer Mala Singh, follows internal criticism of EA by some employees for not speaking out sooner in support - as other game developers have.

"I want to acknowledge the pain and fear that our LGBTQ+, specifically our Transgender community, is experiencing in light of emerging legislation in the US and the ongoing attacks on their human rights," Singh wrote in post shared on EA's blog. "We will continue to strive for a safe and supportive workplace, and as a leadership team, we want to be clear about what we stand for:

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