Emma Thompson introduces her son, Tindy - World Refugee Day 2015

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Emma Thompson tells her son Tindy's story in support of World Refugee Day 2015. "We met at the Refugee Council in December 2003, you were only 16." Tindy fled Rwanda having been kidnapped when he was 13 and forced to become a child soldier. All of his family had been killed in the genocide and he arrived in the UK as a refugee, aged 16. He is now Emma's son and a loved member of her family. View more of Emma and Tindy's story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fZH91bZOg4 --- This video is part of a playlist for #WorldRefugeeDay 2015: Millions of families have fled their homes to escape war or human rights abuses. These refugees are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers; students, musicians, cooks, and so much more. Refugees are ordinary people, living through extraordinary times. Share their remarkable stories via #worldrefugeeday Get involved in World Refugee Day 2015: www.unrefugees.org.au/wrd2015 --- Subscribe to our Channel to stay up to date with the latest in refugee news and crises: https://www.youtube.com/user/Aus4unhcr UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, UNHCR has helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.

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Published to Youtube on: 09/06/2015

Archived on: 08/10/2025

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=cc6e2ap89Xc