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Two creative initiatives demonstrate the transformative power of the arts in giving voice to the perspectives of marginalised groups.

Little Amal, a 9-year-old Syrian refugee puppet, has been walking across Europe to raise visibility and empathy for the plight of refugees. Theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi spoke with TED Radio Hour.

Amal, a 9-year-old Syrian refugee puppet, has been walking across Europe to raise visibility and empathy for the plight of refugees. Theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi spoke with TED Radio Hour.

Little Amal, a 9-year-old Syrian refugee puppet, has been walking across Europe to raise visibility and empathy for the plight of refugees. Theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi spoke with TED Radio Hour.

Little Amal, a 9-year-old Syrian refugee puppet, has been walking across Europe to raise visibility and empathy for the plight of refugees. Theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi spoke with TED Radio Hour.

The 3.5 metre tall puppet has travelled to Kent as part of a huge journey to Manchester to highlight the plight of young refugees.

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Nicolas Ancion's story finds puppet refugee Little Amal facing kidnap in Belgium.

Lorenza Pieri re-imagines puppet refugee Little Amal's visit to Italy.

Auguste Corteau writes in response to puppet refugee Little Amal's walk across Europe.