At FCM, we encourage everyone to let their true colours shine. For this year’s Pride month, we want to feature relevant resources, stories, and statistics that illustrate how to support the continued protection, elevation, and empowerment of LGBTQ+ business travellers and employees.
FCM is a global company that services business travellers from all walks of life, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We believe it is our responsibility as a global player in the corporate travel industry to be a conduit for these crucial conversations, and we hope you’ll join us in this important dialogue for not only this month, but for years to come.
Happy Pride!
95% of LGBTQ+ business travellers hide their sexual orientation on business trips
"As she was preparing for a long-term assignment in Algeria, Kristina Martinez received from her employer a one-page document on local laws and customs that was supposed to be informative but instead was jarring."
69 countries still criminalise homosexuality
There are 69 countries that have laws that criminalise homosexuality, and nearly half of these are in Africa. However, in some countries there have been moves to decriminalise same-sex unions.
Which countries offer gender-neutral passports?
"The U.S. issued its first passport with an "X" gender designation on Wednesday [27 October 2021] —but it's far from the first country to recognise citizens who don't identify as either male or female.."
2021 England and Wales census questions include sexual orientation and gender identity
"The 2021 census is making history by asking the public about their gender identity and sexual orientation...although the census as a whole is mandatory, some questions on the form are voluntary, including questions on gender identity and sexual orientation."