Thirteen Gap employees have shared their coming out stories in a powerful new video for GLAAD’s #GotYourBack campaign.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=17&v=7WnP3c9EpOk

The video is the latest instalment in GLAAD’s on-going efforts to encourage allies to speak out in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community throughout Pride Month.

Paul Tew of Gap Inc.’s GEAR (Gay Employees, Allies and Resources) said told the Huffington Post, the project was in line with his corporation’s beliefs.

Lifting voices out of isolation — and vocalizing support — is a critical step in achieving equality. As a global company, it’s important to us that all of our employees and customers feel this support, from a local colleague to a Gap associate across the world,”

GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis echoed those sentiments, noting,

From classrooms to board rooms, locker rooms to living rooms, it’s critical that allies take an active role in accelerating acceptance of their LGBT friends, family and neighbours.”

She then added,

By sharing the moving stories of LGBT employees, Gap Inc. is sending an important message about the power of love and acceptance.”