Summary

Badge promoting the cause of Amnesty International, a membership organisation formed in 1961 to champion for universal human rights.

This badge belonged to Amy Turner, a member of the Uniting Church. Amy had a strong commitment to social justice and conservation. Her small collection of badges and mementos captures some of the campaigns she championed, as well as other events that took place in Melbourne during her lifetime.

Physical Description

Circular, silver metal, plastic-coated, with wire wound around inner lip of badge to form pin fastener. White badge with black inscription. Features symbol of burning candle within barbed wire.

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