World News | Angelina Jolie Steps Down as UNHCR Special Envoy

Geneva [Switzerland]December 17 (ANI): After more than 20 years of humanitarian work, Angelina Jolie and the UN refugee agency announced in a joint statement on Friday that Angelina Jolie Will resign as UNHCR special envoy and now wants to engage directly with refugees and organisations.

“Angelina Jolie has spent more than 20 years advocating for the rights and protection of forcibly displaced people around the world with the UN Refugee Agency, beginning in her role as UNHCR Special Envoy wide-ranging humanitarian and human rights concerns,” the UNHCR statement said.

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The statement added that Jolie will continue to work towards a more equal, just and inclusive international system.

The actress said that after 20 years, she felt it was time for her to “work differently, engaging directly with refugees and local organizations and supporting them in advocating for solutions.

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“I am delighted to have had the privilege and opportunity to work with and serve as Special Envoy with so many outstanding and dedicated UNHCR field officers and other colleagues in lifesaving work around the world,” said Jolie.

During her tenure, Jolie conducted more than 60 field missions. Most recently, she traveled with UNHCR to Yemen and Burkina Faso to meet with displaced people.

“In the years to come, I will continue to do my best to support refugees and other displaced people. After 20 years in the UN system, I feel it is time to change the way I work, engaging directly with refugees and local organizations and supporting them Advocacy for solutions,” she added.

“Angelina Jolie has long been a valued humanitarian partner to UNHCR. We are grateful for her decades of service, commitment, and the difference she made for refugees and those forced to flee. In partnership with After a long and successful partnership with UNHCR, I appreciate her desire to change her engagement and support her decision,” said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

“I know the refugee cause will remain at the heart of her heart and I am confident that she will share the same passion and focus on the wider humanitarian cause. I look forward to our continued friendship,” he added. (Arnie)

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