Infamous Humanitarian
Angelina was inspired to get involved in humanitarian efforts after filming Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in Cambodia in 2001. She took particular interest in refugees and internally displaced people, often forgotten and ignored by the media. The actress began working with the United Nationals High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as a Goodwill Ambassador.
Traveling To War Zones
Angelina’s efforts went beyond sitting behind a desk and making phone calls. Over the course of 10 years, Angelina traveled to more than 40 sites, many of which were war zones in the state of conflict. Three aid workers were murdered when she traveled to Afghanistan, but Angelina kept pushing forward. She has since been promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to a High Commissioner. She even earned her pilot’s license so she could provide food and supplies around the world to those in need of aid.
Campaigning To End Sexual Violence During Military Conflict
Never slowing down, Angelina established multiple organizations to help advocate for human rights and prevent sexual violence in zones of military conflict. One of her biggest accomplishments towards the cause is co-chairing a Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict where 151 nations showed their support.
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