Tatiana Rusesabagina

thumb|Tatiana Rusesabagina Tatiana Rusesabagina (née Mukangamije; born October 24, 1958) is a Rwandan human rights activist who, alongside her husband Paul Rusesabagina, survived in Hôtel des Mille Collines during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and saved over a thousand people from being murdered. Their story was the basis for the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda, in which Tatiana was portrayed by Sophie Okonedo, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Tatiana. Quotes I’ve heard something I’ve never heard in my life. Please rush and come back home. ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero describes horrors. news.emory.edu (October 8, 2026) We did not want our children to learn their history from other people. The man from the ‘Hotel Rwanda’. latimes.com (October 8, 2026) It is very emotional for me, Every time I see it, it reminds me of everything that happened in Rwanda. The man from the ‘Hotel Rwanda’. latimes.com (October 8, 2026) If the U.S. relationship with Rwanda is strong enough to be deserving of financial and trusted cooperation, then it is strong enough to push for the release of my husband on humanitarian grounds. Wife of 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Paul Rusesabagina Calling on U.S. Intervention for His Freedom. ebony.com (October 8, 2026) When searching for strength in quiet moments, I can’t help but recall watching my husband rise from his seat on the White House stage to approach President Bush. Wife of 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Paul Rusesabagina Calling on U.S. Intervention for His Freedom. ebony.com (October 8, 2026) External links 2014433 Category:Living people Category:Women activists from Rwanda Category:Human rights activists Category:1958 births