Understandably, theres a huge pouring of outrage with activists mobilizing.
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We need these kinds of efforts more than ever.
Consider what you stand for
Dont underestimate the impact company values can have in practice.
Googlesupports remote work, giving people living in states restricting abortion the opportunity to relocate.
Maybe you pay staff to volunteer?
You could suggest some local womens organizations that your company could partner with.
For example:
Its not just about putting a post on social media, but walking the walk.
But abortions areillegal or extremely difficult to accessin many parts of the world.
Even women who fled Ukraine to Poland arestruggling to access abortions.
Significantly, the US is the worldslargest donor to global health.
This greatly impacts the aid received in other parts of the world and the conditions attached.
Lets tease this out:
Thats some pretty serious risks to human rights.
So having a solid commitment to equity, diversity, and supporting all staff is hugely important.
Luckily its not a problem for you living here.
Its about generations of fighting: for access to contraception, sex education, and safe, timely abortions.
If you and your company care about human rights, its time to lend your voice and your infrastructure.
Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin.
