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Tima Kurdi (aunt)

Tima Kurdi is a Syrian-born woman and the aunt of Alan Kurdi, the young boy whose tragic drowning while fleeing Syria in 2015 garnered global attention. Her family’s story highlights the human cost of the Syrian civil war and the refugee crisis. Tima has become a prominent advocate for refugees, sharing her experiences to raise awareness about the plight of displaced families. She also works to promote compassion and policy changes to support asylum seekers worldwide, emphasizing the importance of empathy and international responsibility in addressing humanitarian emergencies.