HUG badge

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Title

HUG badge

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Collection

Te Papa Collections Online

Description

This badge sports a brilliant hue of pink so that it really stood out when worn by members of Heterosexuals Unafraid of Gays (HUG) and supporters of homosexual law reform in 1985-86.HUG was formed in May 1985 to support the campaign, and quickly gained attention and membership. The group’s newsletter asked readers to ‘wear your HUG badge – they are very visible and they encourage the Bill’s supporters without being threatening . . . It’s really important the bright pink HUG badges be seen aro...

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Format

Image

Date created

1985

Creator

Heterosexuals Unafraid of Gays / Michael Smythe

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1029327

Related subjects

homosexuality / tin / paper / plastic / badges / LGBTQI+ / New Zealand

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