Photos by Syrian child refugees displayed in Birmingham

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Child refugees used photography during their therapy workshops

An exhibition of photos taken by Syrian child refugees has gone on display in Birmingham.

Photographer Kate Green, based in the city, went to Za'atari, in Jordan, in June to visit the world's second largest refugee camp.

Photography was used in workshops run by children's charity the Martin James Foundation to support therapy sessions for the young people.

"The hardship I witnessed there was immeasurable," Ms Green said.

"If we think Za'atari is an acceptable place to call home, then we need to think again."

Refugee child taking a selfieImage source, Kate Green
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The free exhibition is on display at Birmingham New Street railway station

Refugee girl with cameraImage source, Kate Green
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The exhibition is named Noor, meaning 'light' in Arabic

The Martin James Foundation said 80,000 refugees had lived at the Za'atari camp since 2012 and more than half of those fleeing Syria were children.

Ms Green said she was "humbled by the children's joy and thirst for life, despite the challenges they face".

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Photographer Kate Green was invited to the camp by the Martin James Foundation

Refugee children with cameraImage source, Kate Green
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The photos will be on display until 18 September

Young boy refugeeImage source, Kate Green
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The Martin James Foundation said it hoped to highlight life in refugee camps

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The charity's founder Martin James Cockburn said providing psychological care was important to "ensure that children are able to move forward from this difficult start in life".

"We really do hope members of the public will come and show their support," he said.

Charity worker with child refugee dressed as BatmanImage source, Kate Green
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Millions of people have fled the conflict in Syria

Charity workers with boys dressed as superheroesImage source, Kate Green
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The charity says psychological care will help children move forward from a "difficult start"

The photos will be on display at Birmingham New Street station until 18 September.

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