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Angelina Jolie leaves U.N. Refugee Agency after more than 20 years

Angelina Jolie leaves U.N. Refugee Agency after more than 20 years
Angelina Jolie leaves U.N. Refugee Agency after more than 20 years

Geneva: Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will quit her role as a special envoy for the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) but will remain a humanitarian activist, the United Nations said.

Jolie, 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.

“I will continue to do everything in my power in the years to come to support refugees and other displaced people,” Jolie said in a statement announcing her departure.

“After 20 years working within the U.N. system, I feel it is time for me to work differently, engaging directly with refugees and local organisations, and supporting their advocacy for solutions,” she said.

Jolie has been UNHCR special envoy since 2012. This year, she visited Yemen and Ukraine to meet with displaced people.

The U.N. 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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Angelina Jolie leaves U.N. Refugee Agency after more than 20 years