Respect and promote human rights
We aspire to be leaders in human rights and a catalyst for action by others in the technology sector and beyond.
Our commitment and approach
We are committed to developing technologies that respect and advance human rights across the globe and help address both the challenges and opportunities created by technology.
Multistakeholder dialogues
We proactively engage with others and advance transparent leadership to develop technologies that enrich individual and shared experiences across the globe.
Class-leading due diligence
We aim to conduct best-in-class impact assessments on our salient human rights issues and emerging trends in business and human rights.
Rights-aware decision making
We're deploying an integrated approach to human rights decision-making across key aspects of Microsoft.
Global Human Rights Statement
The statement explains our commitment to respecting and promoting human rights and to champion the positive role of technology across the globe.
Reporting resources
Human Rights Report
We use the United Nations Guiding Principles Reporting Framework to provide detailed disclosures for each of our salient human rights issues and corresponding activities.
Transparency reports
To create positive impact with technology, people must be able to trust the technologies they use and the companies behind them. That’s why we provide transparency reports to demonstrate how we conduct business in ways that are principled, transparent, and accountable.
Supply Chain Integrity Statement
Learn about the risk prevention and remediation actions we’re taking in our operations and supply chains, including in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.
Supply Chain Human Rights Policy Statement
Microsoft establishes standards holding our global supply chain accountable to responsible business practices, protecting the planet, and upholding human rights for everyone.
Our focus areas
In an analysis of the rights most at risk through our activities and business relationships, the five most salient issues included digital safety, accessibility, freedom of expression, privacy, and responsible sourcing.
Protection from cyberattacks
Microsoft AccountGuard is a security service offered at no additional cost to human rights organizations to help protect themselves from cybersecurity threats.
Accessibility
We create and deliver technology that is accessible and functional for people of all abilities.
Freedom of expression and privacy
We respect peoples' right to freedom of expression and their right to freedom from arbitrary and unlawful interference with privacy online.
Online safety
We provide tools and resources to protect the online safety and security of vulnerable groups.
Privacy and data security
We're incorporating privacy considerations into design and development processes, offering customers meaningful privacy choices, and responsibly collecting, managing, and using the customer data that we store.
Supply chain integrity
We work to ensure transparency and ethical standards across our global supply chain—protecting the rights of people by maintaining responsible practices in sourcing, production, and distribution.
Embracing responsibility
We believe companies that can do more, should. At Microsoft, protecting fundamental rights means promoting responsible business practices, expanding accessibility and connectivity, advancing fair and inclusive societies, and empowering communities.
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