Lush Cosmetics Releases Gay is OK Soap to Support Equality Florida

VANCOUVER, BC, Might 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With the alarming ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law coming into impact in Florida, campaigning organization, Lush Cosmetics jumped into motion releasing a restricted-edition Homosexual is Alright Cleaning soap to guidance Equality Florida, the major civil legal rights firm devoted to securing whole equality for Florida’s lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) neighborhood.

Signed into legislation by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ regulation limitations or prohibits classroom instruction on LGBTQ concerns in universities across the state. Lush’s twelve Florida stores from Miami to Destin will participate in the campaign standing in solidarity with LGBTQ youth, their people, and educators throughout the point out who will be harmed by this outrageous regulation. The gold and sparkly cleaning soap with an significant concept is now obtainable in Florida outlets and on the net and 100% of the order value of the cleaning soap (minus the taxes) aims to elevate $50,000 for Equality Florida’s defense fund to aid individuals impacted by the new laws.

“LGBTQ youthful people today and their people are dealing with a political onslaught aimed at stigmatizing and erasing them. This harmful local weather will make universities much less secure for the youth that need to have our help most. It is vital that the businesses that uplift values of diversity and inclusion discuss up at a time when their staff members, customers and the broader community are beneath attack. Each of us is called to the fight to be certain every single pupil is guarded and every household is revered.” Nadine Smith, Govt Director, Equality Florida.

“At Lush, we believe that the point out has a obligation to give a risk-free and inclusive understanding natural environment for all young children and the Never Say Homosexual laws does just the reverse. At a time when youth will need our guidance the most, they and these that love them are becoming specific. We are very pleased to stand with Equality Florida’s work to support the queer neighborhood at this significant and uncertain time.” Carleen Pickard, Ethical Campaigner, Lush Cosmetics.

In addition to the fiscal guidance, Lush is encouraging consumers to master extra about Equality Florida, which is component of a lawsuit towards the Point out of Florida in opposition to the Do not Say Homosexual law, and their No cost To Say Homosexual marketing campaign.

Lush has a very long history of supporting the queer community, such as hosting campaigns in assist of relationship equality, transgender legal rights, The Equality Act and additional. By way of the sale of the Charity Pot Hand and Body Lotion, Lush North The usa has been capable to donate $2.2M to 115 queer teams doing work on the frontlines of adjust. An extra $750,000 has been elevated through in-store campaigns this sort of as the one taking place across Florida this week, to 126 companies combating for equality and queer rights.

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About Lush Cosmetics
Lush campaigns for human rights, animal safety and environmental justice mainly because it’s the correct point to do. With over 930 shops worldwide, Lush is in a exceptional situation to raise awareness on significant challenges and carry about actual transform. Find out more at Lushusa.com

About Equality Florida
Founded in 1997, Equality Florida is the major civil legal rights firm focused to securing whole equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community.
Learn more at Eqfl.org