Angelina Jolie announced that she left it role At the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) yet over 20 years.
In a joint statement released Friday, the actress and agency said announced she was “moving on” Of which role as the agency special Envoy “to share on introduce set of Humanitarian issues and human rights.
“I will continue to do everything in Mine power in Next years support refugees and other displaced persons peopleJolie is quoted as saying in joint statement, adding that she felt the time had come work In a different way ” directly engage with refugees and local organizations.
jolly first I started to work with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 2001 and appointed special envoy in 2012. Release described as “bearing out more from 60 domain missions To bear witness to the stories of Suffering as well as hope and resilience”, he recently traveled to Burkina Faso.
After a long and successful time with UNHCR, I appreciate her willingness to change her engagement and support Her decisionUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi was quoted as saying. “I know refugee cause will remain Close to her heart, I am sure she will bring the same passion and interest to the broader range of humanitarian work. “
