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”Hannah has a twin brother who is still in Syria. She misses him a lot. I am her uncle but I take care of her like a father. Hannah is only seven but she is incredibly smart and she can’t stand injustice. The situation in Syria became too much for her. When her grandmother and I left,
her parents decided it was best for her if she would come along. She still misses her parents a lot and I obviously cannot replace them but I try to be here for her. Luckily she is a very strong girl. Strong like a lion.”
Hannah, 7 years old, from Syria (Berlin, Germany)

 

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