Alan Kurdi (image)

Alan Kurdi was a young Syrian boy whose tragic photo, lying face down on a Turkish shoreline, brought globalattention to the refugee crisis in 2015. His body was discovered after his family’s attempt to escape the Syrian conflict by boat, highlighting the dangers faced by refugees seeking safety. The image became a powerful symbol of the human cost of migration struggles, emphasizing the urgent need for international compassion, aid, and policy efforts to address the plight of displaced persons worldwide. It underscores the devastating consequences of war and forced migration on innocent lives.