Little Amal, the giant puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, is in Liverpool today as part of World Refugee Week.
The 3.5 m puppet is touring England, visiting iconic destinations to highlight the plight of refugee children. Last year, Little Amal became an international human rights symbol, after traveling from the Turkish-Syrian border to Manchester “in search of her mother.”
His New Steps New Friends tour began last Sunday, with Little Amal visiting 10 towns and cities in England such as Birmingham, Cheltenham, Bristol and London. Along the way, he is sharing his hopeful message: “Don’t forget us.”
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Artistic director Amir Nazir said: “The whole project is based on the idea that refugees are considered a problem, when in reality they are not, they are potential. Walking with Amal through cities and communities, creating a great artistic show. “Great times when the community can come together and think for itself and how others receive it shows that refugees should not be considered a burden. Awareness of the plight of refugees is always crucial.”
Today we are live in Liverpool, as Little Amal is the guest of honor in the city, arriving at 12pm. She will be walking around town until 2pm and you can follow all the updates here on our live coverage.