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:
“As a company, we are united that Trans Rights are Human Rights. Women’s Rights are Human Rights. Our support is unwavering for our people, our players, and our LGBTQ+ communities.”
Last month, there was also strong criticism in particular of EA’s silence on reproductive rights, which are currently under threat in the US due to the Supreme Court’s impending decision on whether to overturn the key Roe v Wade ruling.