Activision Blizzard donates $1 million to Women in Games International organization Activision Blizzard, Women in Games InternationalActivision Blizzard has given a $1 million grant to Women in Games International, and joined in partnership with the organization. Activision Blizzard was sued in July, 2021, by the state of California for fostering a \u2018pervasive frat boy culture\u2019 within the workplace. Among the accusations leveled at the company are claims that an employee took her own life after a manager shared private images of her in a work group chat. Additionally, the company was also sued by shareholders for supposedly being \u201cmisleading,\u201d quickly followed up by claims that documents pertaining to the lawsuit had been intentionally destroyed. As the publisher attempts to recover in the wake of the internal issues, they\u2019ve partnered with Women in Games International (WIGI) and, in turn, given the company a $1 million grant, the \u201clargest\u201d in their history. Activision Blizzard partner with Women in Games According to a press release from WIGI, Activision Blizzard has partnered with the organization in order to \u201cfund professional development and mentorship programmes.\u201d Former Blizzard co-leader Jen Oneal, who resigned as the company\u2019s figurehead on November 2, will \u201cleverage her 20+ years of experience in game development to help guide the planning and roadmap for the programs.\u201d \u201cOur goal with this grant is to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion within our industry,\u201d Oneal said. \u201cThis donation from Activision Blizzard is an investment in the future of women in games, and a great step toward lasting, impactful change.\u201d Activision also features on the organization\u2019s extensive list of sponsors, which includes fellow game industry titans such as Ubisoft, Capcom, and Square Enix. After being named as a resource by the employees of @ATVI_AB, the company has selected WIGI as a partner in a landmark $1mil grant to fund and increase professional development, diversity, self advocacy, and safe spaces in the global video game space.https:\/\/t.co\/oMV0UvqKQD \u2014 Women in Games International (WIGI) (@GETWIGI) November 3, 2021 WIGI CEO Joanie Kraut said, \u201cin July, we were honored to be named by the Activision Blizzard employees as a resource to combat discrimination, harassment, and inequality, and we were humbled by the overwhelming response of support from individual donors and partners. \u201cWith the funds from Activision Blizzard, we can significantly support the advancement of women in the global games industry by continuing to develop and administer impactful programs and workshops focused on mentorship, self-advocacy, and career advancement.\u201d If you are looking to donate, the link to WIGI is right here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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