The inspiring story of Parfait Hakizimana #RefugeeParalympicsTeam
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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“Life has been very complicated but now I see that if you are patient, you will get what you want,” Parfait Hakizimana. He endured tragedy, brutal violence and conflict. A refugee in Rwanda, Parfait found strength, hope and courage through sports and his years of training as a professional taekwondo athlete take him all the way to the world stage - the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please visit our media page: https://media.unhcr.org --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help. #Tokyo2020ParalympicGames #Paralympics #ParfaitHakizimana
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Published to Youtube on: 19/08/2021
Archived on: 06/11/2021
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=aqVP5Z1BK7o