Amazon: Stop censorship of LGBT+ books!

Amazon censors LGBT+ books in several regions, hiding them from customers. Sign the petition to demand an end to this harmful practice!

Amazon is restricting the shipment of thousands of books worldwide, including those focusing on LGBT+ themes, to regions like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and others. This is the result of a study conducted by The Citizen Lab, an interdisciplinary laboratory based at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto. 

These books – spanning topics like identity, history, and culture – are vital resources for LGBT+ communities.

Amazon's actions violate its public commitment to supporting human rights and LGBT+ inclusion. Misleading messages, such as "temporarily out of stock," disguise the truth: Amazon is actively censoring content under pressure from governments and using vague algorithms that overblock valuable resources.  

By censoring LGBT+ books, Amazon deprives readers of critical information and perpetuates discrimination. This sets a dangerous precedent for corporations enabling authoritarian regimes to suppress marginalized voices.

Sign the petition to demand Amazon stop censoring LGBT+ books, be transparent about its restrictions, and commit to upholding human rights in all regions. Together, we can hold Amazon accountable and ensure access to vital resources.

80
people have signed
Goal: 20,000

To Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon; Amazon Board of Directors:

Dear Andy Jassy and Amazon Board of Directors,

We are deeply concerned about Amazon's restrictions on shipping LGBT+ books and other critical resources to several regions, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. These actions contradict Amazon's public commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and human rights.

By censoring LGBT+ content, Amazon not only deprives communities of vital information but also legitimizes systemic discrimination in authoritarian regimes. Furthermore, misleading error messages hide the extent of these restrictions from your customers, undermining trust.  

We urge Amazon to:  

– End all restrictions on LGBT+ books.
– Ensure transparency in product availability and censorship policies.
– Reaffirm and uphold your commitment to human rights globally.

Your actions impact millions of lives. Please take immediate steps to address this issue.


80
people have signed
Goal: 20,000

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