Our actions
At Microsoft, protecting fundamental rights means promoting responsible business practices, expanding accessibility and connectivity, advancing fair and inclusive societies, and empowering communities.
Promote responsible business practices
We aspire to leadership in business and human rights and to serve as a catalyst for action by others in the tech sector and beyond.
Respect and promote human rights
We aspire to be leaders in human rights and a catalyst for action by others. We rely on international standards to ensure our business activities respect and promote human rights and that technology plays a positive role.
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.
Expand accessibility and connectivity
Increasingly, internet access and accessible technology must be considered fundamental rights. Without them, people lack access to education, healthcare, jobs, and essential services.
Close the connectivity gap
Approximately 2.7 billion people globally do not have access to the internet. Our Airband Initiative brings affordable access to millions of people in unserved communities so they can participate in school, work, telehealth, and more.
Identify digital equity gaps in the US
Accurate mapping is essential to disburse broadband funds efficiently and maximize resources and investments in communities of highest need. This tool was designed to empower state agencies, nonprofits, and policymakers to identify regions within their state with significant digital equity gaps.
Promote accessibility and inclusion
We are committed to create and grow usage of accessible technology, expand skilling and hiring opportunities for people with disabilities, and advocate for policies that advance accessibility as a fundamental right.
Advance fair and inclusive societies
Microsoft endeavors to protect and advance democracy by promoting a healthy information ecosystem, safeguarding electoral processes, and advocating for corporate civic responsibility. We also advocate for fair and humane immigration policies and provide pro bono support for individuals and organizations needing legal services.
Protect the institutions of democracy
Our Democracy Forward initiative works to protect open and secure democratic processes and a healthy information ecosystem. Our journalism hub supports local news organizations and aims to help restore trust in the news.
Strengthen justice reform
We are using data, technology, and partnership to empower communities and drive progress towards a more equitable justice system.
Advocate for fair immigration
For the past several years, Microsoft has supported bills that reform the US immigration system so that we can attract and retain skilled talent, an integral component of the US economy.
Empower communities
Microsoft is committed to strengthening communities and empowering the organizations that help them thrive. Whether impacted by a recent emergency or decades of challenges, we leverage data, technology, and strategic investments to restore and support them for future generations.
Humanitarian action and emergency response
We support humanitarian and first responder organizations—not just during response and recovery—but also by increasing their preparedness to respond to future emergencies. Our AI for Humanitarian Action program helps nonprofit and humanitarian organizations accelerate their impact.
Address racial inequity
We're taking action to improve the lived experience of Black and African American communities. This starts with an investment in our own culture of inclusion and extends to how we strengthen our communities and drive progress to a more equitable justice system.
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Expand opportunity
Earn trust
Advance sustainability
Progress toward a better future
As we work to help everyone achieve more, we're committed to improving our world and reporting our progress.