Primark has attempted to correct the company's image by releasing a statement that said it would be donating 20 percent of the sales of its pride products to Stonewall, an LGBT charity in Europe. “Well, no, it’s not if you live in Myanmar.” 'One of the Primark T-shirts printed in Myanmar says ‘Love Is Love,’” Steve Taylor, a board member of the European Pride Organizers Association, told the New York Times. Get Pride ready at #Primark 🏳️🌈 #pride2018 /gqyffW9us6 In Myanmar, being gay can lead to imprisonment. The company has been selling rainbow fanny packs and sequined caps, but a statement from the company confirmed that some of the items in the collection are manufactured in China, Turkey and Myanmar. Massive retail chain Primark has faced backlash from LGBTQ advocates. Retailers like H&M, Target, Primark and Levi Strauss have been known to manufacture their merchandise in countries where it is illegal to be gay, or where gay individuals are regularly persecuted. The New York Times recently published an article delving into the manufacturing origins of some pride apparel, and the findings aren't exactly positive. And while we think it's great that more retailers and brands are showing their support, there's an ugly truth we can't ignore. With Pride Month celebrations kicking off this month, retailers have been pushing their exclusive pride merchandise collections.
