Jolie, who has been on more than 60 field assignments during her 21 years with UNHCR, says she wants to keep working with refugees.
abc.net.au/news/angelina-jolie-leaves-the-un-special-envoy/101784870Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will quit her role as a special envoy for the UN refugee agency but will remain a humanitarian activist, the United Nations said on Friday.This year, she visited Yemen and Ukraine to meet with displaced peopleJolie, who has been on more than 60 field assignments during her 21 years with UNHCR, said she wanted to keep working with refugees outside of the global body.
"After 20 years working within the UN system, I feel it is time for me to work differently, engaging directly with refugees and local organisations, and supporting their advocacy for solutions."This year, she visited Yemen and Ukraine to meet with displaced people.The UN high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi thanked her for her service, commitment and the difference she has made for refugees and people forced to flee.
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