Uganda's tough new anti-LGBTQ law, which stipulates the death penalty for 'serial offenders', presents a conundrum for multi-nationals wanting to grow in Africa while promoting diversity and inclusion.
Here are some global firms that have substantial operations in Uganda and their strategies for LGBTQ inclusion.TotalEnergies is the leading retailer in Uganda, according to the company's website. It is also active in oil and gas exploration and production in the country.On its website, TotalEnergies says it is committed to "promoting equal treatment of employees and an inclusive culture."is the longest-established commercial bank in Uganda, according to its website.
On its website, Standard Chartered says "we go out of our way to ensure that our approach to diversity is mirrored by our suppliers and the communities we operate in."On its website, the company says "supporting LGBTQ+ communities has been a priority from the earliest days of Google."On its website, EY says "LGBT+ inclusion allows companies to attract and retain the best talent and drive high performance teaming through diversity of thought.
The company's website quotes an unnamed African employee as saying the network had provided "comfort" while they felt like an "outcast" in their home country.
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