Angelina Jolie steps down from UN Ambassador for Refugees

Angelina Jolie has left her role as ambassador of the UN refugee agency.

The winning Oscar award actress said refugees are the people who admire them most in the world and that it will now focus its time working with organisations led by people directly affected by the conflict.

47-year-old Jolie is known for her activism. She worked with the U. NHCR has been appointed special envoy since 2001 and in 2012.

Writing in the Instagram, Jolie said that she would spend the rest of her life working with refugees.

After more than 20 years, today I am leaving my job with the UN refugee agency,” she wrote.

In a joint statement with Jolie, U n The NHCR praised her for her unspoiled work on more than 60 field missions in countries, including Yemen and Burkina Fason, and described her as one of the most influential supporters of refugee rights.

Jolie added that she was grateful for the privilege and opportunity to work with the organization.

I will continue to do everything in my power in the years ahead to support refugees and other displaced people. After 20 years working within the UN system, I feel that it's time for me to work differently, engaging directly with refugees and local organisations, and supporting their suspension of”.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Philippo Grandi said Angelina Jolie has been an important humanitarian partner of U. NHCR's for a long time, reports Guardian, broadcasts Clankosova.tv.

“We are grateful for its decades of service, its commitment and the change it has made for refugees and forced people to flee. After a long and successful time with UNHCR, I appreciate its desire to change its commitment and support its decision. I know the cause of the refugees will remain close to her heart and I'm sure she will bring the same passion and attention to a broader humanitarian portfolio. I look forward to our continued friendship”, he said.