Malaysians, Indonesians threaten boycott over Honda’s LGBT campaign in the US
American Honda Motor Company, Inc, which is the North American subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Ltd, posted on its Facebook page last Saturday that it would be participating in the 2016 Columbus Pride Parade in Ohio. — Screengrab from Honda’s Facebook page.
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Wednesday, 22 Jun 2016 10:50 AM MY
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Several Malaysians and Indonesians have expressed outrage over Honda’s support of a US lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride parade, saying they would boycott the Japanese carmaker.
American Honda Motor Company, Inc, which is the North American subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Ltd, posted on its Facebook page last Saturday that it would be participating in the 2016 Columbus Pride Parade in Ohio and posted a photograph of its vehicles in various colours, following the signature rainbow colour of the LGBT movement.
“At Honda, we value diversity and inclusion of everyone. Our support for the LGBT community is a reflection of our company’s commitment,” Honda wrote.
Many homophobic Malaysians and Indonesians, however, found issue with the automobile company’s backing of the sexual minority and posted comments saying they would trade in their Honda vehicles and stop buying from Honda.
“I am a potential buyer who had a keen interest in your new Honda Civic, but since Honda support lgbt, you just lost a customer. I will spread this post and made you lost EVEN MORE customer,” said Facebook user called Penulis Tanpa Nama, whose post received 474 “likes”.
Another Malaysian Facebook user, Syarifah Husna, said she would now choose Mazda over Honda, warning Malaysians that “eventually it will come to here... And last thing u know they will fund lgbt here”.
Malaysian Facebook user Bendahara Alam Warisan said he used to be a big supporter of Honda, but now he would trade off all his vehicles and cancel two orders of a CR-V and Civic.
“I shall never buy honda again n i shall tell all my friend dont buy honda. The least we could do to stop lgbt,” he wrote.
Indonesian Facebook user Didi Rachmadi said “since Honda support gay, lets move to Toyota for the next car”.
Honda Celebrates Pride Month
https://csr.honda.com/2021/06/16/honda-cele...es-pride-month/
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Honda and its business resource groups (BRGs) are planning Pride activities to signify the commitment to being an inclusive company that believes in and supports the power of all associates. Activities are intended to uplift, celebrate and commemorate the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Pride Month commemorates the historic Stonewall Rebellion of June 1969, which helped launch the LGBTQ+ social and civil rights movement. Honda participates in Pride-related activities because it aligns with the foundational philosophy of respect for the individual, and commitment to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
In recognition of Pride Month, Honda is raising the rainbow pride flag at all American Honda (AHM) and Honda Development & Manufacturing of America (HDMA) locations for the entire month of June. The pride flag is recognized globally as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride.
In addition, through Team Honda Week(s) of Service, Honda volunteers are participating virtually in two projects with the Los Angeles LGBT Center; in several virtual Pride month events at Honda locations and virtual Pride events in several local communities in lieu of in-person parades.
Toyota Celebrates Differences Across the Spectrum with Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Employees
https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-celebra...gbtq-employees/
For many LGBTQ+ employees at Toyota, working in a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates and promotes individuality is what makes the company feel like a family. In fact, the automaker scored a coveted top 10 spot on Diversity Inc.’s 2021 list of best companies for diversity. Through Spectrum, one of Toyota’s Business Partnering Groups (BPGs), LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) team members and their allies have a safe space where they can discuss relevant issues and unique challenges, and get the support they need all year long
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