Gap Inc. is celebrating Pride Month this June through a partnership
\nwith the UN Foundation. This year will mark the fifth consecutive year
\nthe two parties have teamed for the cause.<\/p>\n
The brands in the Gap portfolio will offer special Pride-themed
\nonline gift cards. Two dollars from each gift card will be donated to
\nthe UN Foundation in support of the UN Free & Equal campaign, up to 10
\nthousand dollars. The company is on track to reach over 500 thousand
\ndollars in donations since the beginning of its partnership.<\/p>\n
UN Free & Equal is a global campaign aimed at achieving respect,
\nrecognition and acceptance for the human rights of lesbian, gay,
\nbisexual, transgender, and intersex people around the world. Banana
\nRepublic will also make an additional donation of 60 thousand dollars
\nto the cause.<\/p>\n
“The LGBTQ community has shown us time and time again that love,
\npride, and hope will overcome fear and hate,” Sonia Syngal, CEO of Gap
\nInc., said in a statement. “This resiliency reminds us how important
\nit is to keep working for a world where everyone everywhere is able to
\nlive free from discrimination. We’re honored to continue the fight for
\nequality and our support for UN Free & Equal.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Gap Inc. is celebrating Pride Month this June through a partnership with the UN Foundation. This year will mark the fifth consecutive year the two parties have teamed for the cause. The brands in the Gap portfolio will offer special Pride-themed online gift cards. Two dollars from each gift card will be donated to the … <\/p>\n