Article: Celebrities and Politicians turn out for Rwandan genocide survivors; Mass candle lighting and practical help marks genocide, 15 years on.

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What do Kofi Annan, Natalie Portman, Clive Owen, David Cameron and Desmond Tutu have in common?

This week they are among the first public figures to light 'Candles for Rwanda' on camera - encouraging people everywhere to join a global initiative via the website, www.candles4rwanda.org, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 1994 genocide and lift destitute survivors out of poverty.

"During a 100 days from 7 ...

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