Rihanna is the latest celebrity to support P6.
Ri posted a photo of herself wearing a hat embellished with P6. Short for “Principle 6,” the beanie was designed by Alexander Wang and is from the “Principle 6” clothing campaign – the proceeds of which go to advocacy groups actively fighting Russia’s anti-gay discrimination and legislation.
“Principle 6” references a potion of the Olympic Charter that explicitly outlines a ban on discrimination of any kind and recognizes that “the practice of sport is a human right.”
Russia has faced criticism for its policies involving homosexuality leading up to the Olympics in Sochi.
In June, its parliament passed a law that makes it illegal to tell children about gay equality. The international community has widely criticized the law as archaic and discriminatory.
And last week, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree banning foreign same-sex couples from adopting Russian children. The move also bans singles from countries where same-sex marriages are legal from adopting Russian children.
Wang’s beanie will be sold starting on February 1, at his Manhattan flagship and by various retailers, either online or in stores, including Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Moda Operandi, Jeffrey, and Fivestory. It will cost $125 and the proceeds will go to the Principle 6 campaign and to Russian groups.
Learn more about P6 HERE.
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