VIDEO: Learn more about the 12-foot traveling puppet Little Amal

Last month, a 12-foot-puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl named Little Amal made a stop in Tucson, where locals, including Copper Courier correspondent Olga Teresa Ambriz, had a chance to take in one of the world’s largest public art experiences.

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Last month, a 12-foot-puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl named Little Amal made a stop in Tucson, where locals, including Copper correspondent Olga (@olgateresaambriz) had a chance to take in one of the world’s largest public art experiences. Little Amal has been described as “an international symbol of compassion and of human rights” as she draws attention to the power of refugee stories and cultural diversity. Little Amal has been visiting cities across North America since 2021 and is currently traveling through Mexico. . . . . . . . #littleamal #Tucson #immigrants #supportmigrants #supportimmigrants #arizonanews #aznews

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Little Amal has been described as “an international symbol of compassion and of human rights” as she draws attention to the power of refugee stories and cultural diversity. Little Amal has been visiting cities across North America since 2021 and is currently traveling through Mexico.

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