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Angelina Jolie - World Refugee Day PSA
For this year’s World Refugee Day on June 20th, Angelina Jolie recorded a public service announcement (PSA) to draw attention to the plight of the millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes because of war or persecution.
The 34-year-old UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador actress says in the PSA, “Please don’t turn away. Refugees are the most vulnerable people on earth. Every day, they are fighting to survive. They deserve our respect. Please do not forget them. Remember them on this day. World Refugee Day.”
For more on World Refugee Day, visit UNHCR.org. Watch the PSA below!
Angelina Jolie - World Refugee Day PSA
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she makes me have an upset stomach.
oops!
just puked.
Angie is making a difference and obviously means what she is doing. It’s a little obvious that the recent spate of vapid washed-up stars and starlets who are jumping on this bandwagon are just in it for the publicity and some just want an event to attend…seeking publicity Attending a Hollywood fundraiser for the Congo is not the same as going there with a bunch of photographers to draw attention to the people’s plight. Putting your life on the line…that’s real commitment.
A very loving, compassionate woman. You are a good role model for the girls of today.
Angie is genuine in her caring. Unlike some phony actors who will remain nameless, for now.
she is so natural, no make-up, no airs about her…just committed to helping a cause.
I don’t really like Angelina but I admire her for her work as a goodwill ambassador. At least she donates, the only thing I dislike about her is that she shows off about that. I mean, she makes sure everybody knows everytime she does something for charity and it’s like she’s craving for ppl to think she’s warm-hearted you know…..like most of you her hardcore-fans do. I admit she’s very beautiful in a special way though…. I used to think she was a wh*re and a homewrecker but lately, I’ve been realising that she’s actually one of the most gorgeous women in Hollywood……..I don’t know what’s happening to me, I don’t know what side to choose, wtf?! Should I fall for her …..that is the question! ??
Thank you Angie. You make us proud.
That message is vintage Angie. She can move you even with a simple message like that. We love her!
@Roberta:
The world is a better place for having her in it.
Indeed! Angelina is the world’s most powerful celebrity. Forbes got it right this time
#31..If you don’t like our girl, Angie, why did you come on this thread???
Nahla, I like your honesty. Let your heart be open and read about her from her interviews and not the tabloids. The tabloids sell out hate to certain set of people to make profit. Angelina’s work is to draw attention to these people - refugees and the needy, they need the publicity she gives otherwise no one will care about these people.
Angelina is beautiful, caring and is loved all over the world. She stands out in every aspect.
Well done AJ!!! More Grease to your elbows.
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Thanks Jared and Aloha to all JJ and JP fans.
Jolie is a global celebrity who is admired for her good works and excellent looks. Her family is a joy to watch and observe.
@um:
Yes her voice as smooth as honey sprinkled with 24k gold. Her voice is another of her iconic trademarks.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper will sit down with UNHCR ambassador Angelina Jolie and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for interviews to air on World Refugee Day June 18th.
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/news_notes/morning_reading_list_0601509_118912.asp
Thanks Angie for your dedicated work on behalf of the REFUGEES.
im so proud to be angelina fan i love u angie
All the best Angie. God bless.
It’s been like almost 10 years! Great work Angie.
Angelina Jolie is NUMBER ONE in refugees heart.
She shares her riches with the less fortunate. She is brave and courageous to fight for justice.
Countries to mark World Refugee Day with a dizzying array of events
News Stories, 15 June 2009
GENEVA, June 15 (UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency and its supporters around the world pay tribute this week to the courage and resilience of millions of people forced to flee their homes by conflict and persecution.
World Refugee Day (WRD), which falls every June 20, is also a big opportunity for the UNHCR to spread awareness about refugees and other displaced people and to raise funds for our major operations and emergencies in places like Afghanistan, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq and neighbouring countries, Pakistan and Sudan.
Headquarters and field staff have been planning for World Refugee Day for months and have prepared a wide range of activities focusing on this year’s theme of “Real People, Real Needs” and including light shows, film screenings, photography exhibitions, lectures, panel discussions, food bazaars, fashion shows, cultural performances, concerts and sports contests. There will also be quizzes, drawing and essay-writing competitions, tree planting, seminars, workshops, speeches, public awareness campaigns and poetry recitals.
UNHCR partners, including governments, donors, non-governmental organizations, Angelina Jolie and our other committed Goodwill Ambassadors will be doing their part to help, and refugees in camps and centres around the world will participate while enjoying much needed recognition.
This year, the main focus of UNHCR’s activities during WRD and the week leading up to it will be in the United States, the biggest donor to the agency. High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres will be in America all week.
Tomorrow, he will be at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. to meet journalists and present UNHCR’s “2008 Global Trends” – an eagerly waited annual compilation of statistics on the number of refugees, internally displaced people, stateless people and others of concern to the agency.
On Thursday, Guterres will attend the annual public ceremony for World Refugee Day at the National Geographic Museum in Washington. A number of high-profile guests are expected to appear with the High Commissioner, while the event will be led by CNN journalist Anderson Cooper. Participants will hear from a couple originating from Bhutan who were resettled in the United States after spending years in a refugee camp in eastern Nepal.
This showpiece event will also feature winning entries for a World Refugee Day poster contest under the patronage of Angelina Jolie, who has made a special WRD public service announcement that will be seen on the Internet as well as in airports, public transport and TV stations around the world. Elementary, middle and high school students were invited to design a poster around the “Real People, Real Needs” theme.
more
http://www.unhcr.org/4a3655726.html
It’s World Refugee Day, therefore Angie usually highlights and share her stories of refugees. I don’t think she is showing off that she is doing charity. She simply wants to highlight and draw attention to it. You have to do this by getting on television or otherwise people don’t care about the refugees. We are living in a very shallow celebrity society and some people only care what the celebrities are wearing, hair, etc. At least Angie is doing something productive in society. She is better than me because I haven’t done anything productive to contribute to the world we live in. Therefore, I don’t have nothing bad to say but simply admire Angie’s devotion and dedication!
She has the most IRRITATING voice! Yuck!
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