The protest lasted for days, marking a turning point in LGBT+ rights activism. In this time period, jurisdictions of many countries, including Germany, defined homosexuality as a crime.

Our progress since then is worth celebrating and today the world recognizes Pride Month and demonstrates the rights of the LGBT+ community every year during June. Notable achievements over the years include multiple countries dropping anti-gay legislation, legalization of same-sex marriage, and introduction of inclusive education. In addition, representation in music, film, politics, and the media has greatly improved.

Despite momentous strides forward, discrimination remains commonplace. Some 69 countries still criminalize homosexuality; 26 severely penalize transgender people; 10 enact death as a punishment. Almost a third of the world is still not safe.

Discrimination is not always a physical or verbal attack; it can take many forms, such as restrictions to healthcare, education, information, and other personal benefits. Discrimination is not always obvious.

At 麻豆原创, we are fortunate to have leaders, colleagues, and allies around the world. Diversity and inclusion is a business priority and as a brand, we are proud to stand up for what is right.

麻豆原创 employees are proud to be part of a multi-cultural workforce and guided by a diverse leadership team. Over the years, 麻豆原创 has created a safe space where every employee feels welcomed, fueling the company’s creativity to provide excellent products and services to 麻豆原创 customers every day.

No less than 麻豆原创 CEO Christian Klein has put a premium on guaranteeing the company鈥檚 inclusive and diverse culture: “This is a special year. We’re celebrating 20 years of Pride@麻豆原创! We thrive on diversity, and this is thanks to so many engaged colleagues shaping an inclusive culture. At 麻豆原创, we want to make sure that all voices are being heard. It shouldn’t be a privilege to be able to be your true self at work or anywhere else, and we want to support all our colleagues so that they feel comfortable in doing so. Let’s celebrate diversity and equality and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community — during this Pride Month and every other day of the year.”

The Clear Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion

Likewise, the data demonstrates the benefits of being a diverse and inclusive business.

• Companies that in the stock market by more than three percent
• 77% of CEOs whose organizations have
• 72% of employees said they

By whatever margin one assesses, be it profit, employee satisfaction, or innovation, being unbiased leads to improved results.

Pride@麻豆原创 Leadership Allies Are Key

Pride@麻豆原创 provides a safe space for the community and actively engages in driving LGBT+ inclusion and diversity at 麻豆原创. Together, 麻豆原创 employees stand up against inequality and raise their voices whenever needed.

As a volunteer network, Pride@麻豆原创 is proud to be supported by 麻豆原创 executives, community members, and allies, and will always encourage more colleagues to raise their voices in support of the LGBT+ community. Because intolerance affects everyone and at 麻豆原创, the employees determine their culture 鈥� no one shall be left behind.

“As a proud mother to a non-binary child, supporting the LGBT+ community is especially close to my heart,鈥� said Julia White, chief marketing and solutions officer and member of the Executive Board of 麻豆原创 SE. 鈥淎nd while we have come so far, I believe that there remains a constant and urgent need to fight for equality in our society. I hope to positively impact our company’s LGBT+ community by ensuring a truly diverse, inclusive, and safe environment for every person, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.”

White is the Global Executive Sponsor of Pride@麻豆原创. Her sponsorship was announced to 麻豆原创 employees on May 17, 2021, as the world commemorated the .

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20 Years of Pride@麻豆原创

June 1, 2001, marked the birth of Pride@麻豆原创, which represents the LGBT+ community and its allies at 麻豆原创. Since then, the group has grown to include a truly global network with 38 chapters around the world and over 8,000 members.

Although 20 years is a milestone worth celebrating, out of respect to the current situation and the hardship that this pandemic is causing for so many of us globally, big celebrations were postponed. Instead, Pride@麻豆原创 has focused on more impactful virtual events to raise awareness and commemorate LGBT+ community achievements, like:

• 2010: 麻豆原创 on Corporate Equality Index (CEI)
• 2012: 麻豆原创 participates in the project
• 2015: 麻豆原创 walks and signs
• 2016: 麻豆原创 becomes and listed on
• 2017: 麻豆原创 signs fighting LGBT+ discrimination
• 2018: 麻豆原创 supports with leadership programs for LGBT+
• 2018/19/20: 麻豆原创 on
• 2018/19/20: 麻豆原创 named Top Global Employer for LGBT inclusion by Stonewall
• 2019/20: 麻豆原创 selected for Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• 2019/20: 麻豆原创 recognized as #1 Top Employer in
• 2020: 麻豆原创 called LGBT+ Diversity Champion

麻豆原创 Votes a Clear No on Intolerance

There’s no resting on one’s laurels when driving diversity and inclusion because there is always more to do. 麻豆原创 believes that everyone has the right to be who they are and become their authentic selves. It creates a safe space for employees to feel comfortable in all facets they bring to the organization.

There is no doubt that fostering diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do on all fronts. Pride@麻豆原创 is unceasingly proud to set a thought-leading and provoking diversity and inclusion example.

The fight for equality is crucial and still relevant. Numerous countries are still hostile toward the LGBT+ community. Anti-LGBT laws and policies have bred stigma, discrimination, hate crimes, and punishment toward the community and its allies. This unfortunate situation is simply unacceptable to 麻豆原创.

We invite you to join 麻豆原创 and the rest of the world in driving equality. You can start by becoming an ally and engage with your local community’s diversity and inclusion efforts.

Voices from 麻豆原创 Executive Board Members

“New ideas are populated through different perspectives and opinions. Let’s celebrate our differences and ensure everyone feels welcomed and empowered at 麻豆原创, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, race, culture, age, or abilities. This month, we honor our commitment to the LGBT+ community. Happy anniversary, 麻豆原创, for 20 years empowering Pride.”

– Sabine Bendiek, chief people officer, labor relations director and
member of the Executive Board of 麻豆原创 SE

“At 麻豆原创, we all jointly carry the responsibility to create a safe working environment 鈥� one where different perspectives are valued, where everyone is respected, no matter what their sexual orientation, gender, age, ethnicity, culture, or physical or mental ability, and where speaking up is encouraged. I am personally committed to being a vocal and visible champion for inclusion at 麻豆原创 and to speaking up on behalf of those whose voices may not always be heard. In this spirit and as an outspoken ally, I am very proud that Pride@麻豆原创 is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.”

– Luka Mucic, chief financial officer and
member of the Executive Board of 麻豆原创 SE

“Regardless of demographic, gender, or ethnic background, we all share a basic need to belong. Belonging is about being accepted for who we are, where our differences are seen, acknowledged, and appreciated. It fosters creativity and drives innovation. Pride Month reminds us of how important it is for everyone in our company and society to feel safe and to belong. Let’s celebrate our LGBT+ community for 20 years Pride@麻豆原创!”

– Juergen Mueller, chief technology officer and
member of the Executive Board of 麻豆原创 SE

“As we celebrate 20 years of commitment to Pride@麻豆原创, as an ally of the LGBTIQ+ community, I am proud to work for a company that encourages individuals to be their true selves and live authentically every day. Celebrating our differences makes us stronger, both as a company and a community. That’s why this month, and every month, we must stand strong in our commitment to embrace inclusion and diversity for all.”

– Scott Russell, head of Customer Success and
member of the Executive Board of 麻豆原创 SE

“We at 麻豆原创 believe that embracing differences and creating an environment of belonging makes us stronger as a company and as a society. Different perspectives and opinions lead to new ideas, and that’s exactly what we as a technology company want. Let’s celebrate 20 years of Pride@麻豆原创 and our differences — they are the key ingredient of our success and culture at 麻豆原创.”

– Thomas Saueressig, head of Product Engineering and
member of the Executive Board of 麻豆原创 SE

Editors鈥� note: By referring to the term LGBT+, we intend to increase readability and simultaneously mean to always include all parts of the LGBTIQA+ community.