Garnier proudly supports Just Like Us.
Just Like Us works to support schools and empower young people within the LGBT+ community nationwide.
In 2023, Garnier is donating up to £50,000 to Just Like Us, to support School Diversity Week,
the UK-wide celebration of LGBT+ equality for young people.
*10p from every Limited Edition Micellar Water (400ml) sold, up to a maximum of £50,000, will be donated to Just Like Us (Charity number: 1165194).
Our Mission
Garnier is on a mission to celebrate ALL skin, inclusive of ALL races, genders, ages & sexual orientations.
We have made it our priority to celebrate diversity within our campaigns and via support for our brand ambassadors. In 2023 we want to take our support for ALL skin to the next level.
We have been on a journey to learn more about specific issues the LGBT+ community are facing. We want to help our Garnier community understand how to be more supportive LGBT+ allies and ensure members of the community feel supported and heard.
As the UK's #1 skincare product* our beloved Micellar water has long been a cult favourite of the LGBT+ community. As a make-up remover and cleanser suitable for ALL skin types, Garnier Micellar is the perfect product to help individuals embrace the art of self expression - make up or no make up, it's time to celebrate the skin you are in.
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What Did We Learn?
Growing up LGBT+ is still unacceptably tough.
While the UK has seen many legal changes to LGBT+ marriage and parenthood over the past 20 years, not many of the policies have directly impacted young people.
- Unfortunately, 91% of LGBT+ young people have heard negative language about being LGBT+ in the past year
- LGBT+ pupils are still twice as likely to be bullied compared their non-LGBT+ peers
- LGBT+ young people are twice as likely to have depression, as well as to be lonely and worry about their mental health on a daily basis.
However, pupils in schools with strong positive messaging about being LGBT+ have drastically improved well being and feel safer - regardless of whether they are LGBT+ or not.
That’s where Just Like Us come in….
Just Like Us Research, 2021
How Just Like Us Works
Founded in 2016, Just Like Us work with schools across the UK to ensure that LGBT+ young people feel safe and supported. They have created 3 programmes’ to help make this ambition a reality:
- School Diversity Week: the annual, UK-wide celebration of LGBT+ equality in schools and colleges
- Free LGBT+ inclusive educational resources that help make schools safer, more welcoming places for all young people
A student-led Pride Groups and Ambassador Programme trains LGBT+ 18 to 25 year olds to speak in schools about allyship.
With Garnier's support, this year's School Diversity Week will be the biggest-ever celebration of LGBT+ inclusion across the UK- with over 5,700 schools participating!
How To Get Involved
Garnier has worked with our brand advocates & We Create Space, an intersectional queer led community, to create some guidance on the steps we can all take to become a more active ally in our daily lives.
READ MORE ABOUT
HOW TO BE AN ACTIVE ALLY
If you would also like to read more or donate to Just Like Us, you can do so here:
MEET OUR BRAND AMBASSADORS
Blu Hydrangea
SHE/HER
Rose Gallagher
SHE/HER
Candice Brathwaite
SHE/HER
Max Baledge
HE/HIM
George Clarke
HE/HIM
Zaynab
SHE/HER
Koi
HE/THEY
Jordyn
SHE/HER
Caitlin & Leah
SHE/HER
OUR PROGRESS
We’re committed to making a positive change by starting conversations that lead to more support and safer spaces for the LGBT+ community, but we know that there will always be more we can do.
We plan to share our journey with our Garnier community through regular updates.
Watch this space.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
