item details
NameAmnesty badge
ProductionAmnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand; producer; 1990s - 2000s; New Zealand
Classificationbadges
Materialsmetal, paper, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 25mm (width), 25mm (height), 4mm (depth), 25mm (diameter)
Registration NumberGH026683
Credit lineGift of Danna Glendining, 2024
Overview
This badge features the international symbol of Amnesty International: 'It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness'. It was made for New Zealand members to wear.
Amnesty International was founded in the United Kingdom in 1961, and was established in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1965. There are over 70 national offices around the world.
The mission of Amnesty International is to uphold and promote human rights, including its original focus of seeking the release of political prisoners.