Birthdate: February 15, 1910
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Warsaw, Poland
Died: May 12, 2008
Irena Sendler was a Polish humanitarian, social worker, and nurse who courageously served in the Polish Underground Resistance during World War II in German-occupied Warsaw. She played a crucial role in leading the children’s section of Żegota, the Polish Council to Aid Jews, rescuing Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto and ensuring their safety by providing them with false identities and shelter. Despite facing arrest by the Gestapo, she remained steadfast in protecting the secrets of her work and the rescued children. After the war, she continued her advocacy work and was recognized with numerous awards for her bravery and dedication.
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