The Hollywood actress wants to tackle wider humanitarian issues from beyond the United Nations orbit.
will be leaving her role as special envoy with the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, after 20 years campaigning in support of forcibly displaced people around the world.
with the UNHCR, said she wanted to tackle a wider set of humanitarian and human rights issues. “After 20 years working within the UN system, I feel it is time for me to work differently, engaging directly with refugees and local organizations, and supporting their advocacy for solutions,” Jolie said as she looks to work beyond the UNHCR orbit.
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