The red pins were to call for a permanent and immediate ceasefire in Gaza and were distributed by an organization called Artists4Ceasefire. The group signed a letter in late October asking President Joe Biden to demand a ceasefire in the conflict, which has been raging since October 2023. The pin features a red glossy circle with a hand and a black heart.

“The pin symbolizes collective support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of all of the hostages, and for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza,” Artists4Ceasefire explained in a statement.

Among the celebrities wearing the pins included Ramy Youssef and Mark Ruffalo from Poor Things, as well as best song winners Billie Eilish and Finneas.

“We are asking for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza,” Ramy explained in interviews. “We are asking for justice and peace for the Palestinian people and also you know, a really universal message, which is let’s just stop killing the children."

Prior to the Oscars, the pins could also be seen at the Grammys and at the Directors Guild of America Awards in February.