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Ukraine & Russia Confirmed

Snapchat donates $15 million to Ukraine

Snapchat donates $15 million in humanitarian aid to support Ukraine.

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africa.businessinsider.com
Ukraine is home to 300 Snapchat employees. The company stated that it will continue to offer its app in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus as it's an "important communication tool," for family and friends. It said that it will, however, continue to "vigilantly" monitor platforms to prevent and remove any misinformation or misuse. It has also pledged $15 million in humanitarian aid to support organizations providing relief to people in Ukraine and has also provided emergency assistance to ensure the safe relocation of team members.
Snapchat joins other Big Tech companies in banning ad sales to Russia — and will donate $15 million in humanitarian aid to support Ukraine | Business Insider Africa

Reproductive care Confirmed

Snap covers employee travel for abortion care

Snap supports access to abortion care by covering travel expenses for employees in states where abortion is banned.

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"Snap remains committed to supporting access to important health care benefits for our team members, and have worked closely with our benefit providers to cover travel for team members seeking medical treatments, including abortion banned in their state of residence.

Political spending Confirmed

Snap stops promoting Trump in Discover Feed

Snap ceased promoting Donald Trump in its Discover feed, reinforcing its anti-Trump stance.

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forbes.com
Snap Will Stop Promoting Trump In Its Discover Feed, Doubling Down On Anti-Trump Stance

Workplace equity Confirmed

Snap supports DEI programs

Snap supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to uplift global Snapchatter experiences.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Snap has long supported Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI, so that every team member uses their unique backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to build products that uplift the lived experiences of Snapchatters globally.