Angelina Jolie Is Moving On As A Special Envoy To The United Nations After Two Decades

By Nmesoma OkechukwuOn Dec 19, 2022

It’s been confirmed that after twenty years of serving as a special envoy to the United Nations refugee agency – a position she’s held since 2012 – Angelina Jolie will be leaving the post. According to a close source, the actress wants to move on as she feels she can make the most impact as an outsider.

Angelina Jolie – Says She’s Grateful For Being Given The Privilege To Serve On A Global Front

Angelina Jolie will be stepping away from her role as a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Special Envoy. For many years, Jolie used the platform to help and speak for millions of refugees around the world.

The UNHCR announced it in a press release on Friday. Jolie, 47, also issued a statement to say that she is “grateful for the privilege and opportunity I have had to work with so many outstanding and dedicated UNHCR field officers and other colleagues doing lifesaving work globally, and to serve as Special Envoy.”

“I will continue to do everything in my power in the years to come to support refugees and other displaced people,” she continued. “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.”

Source Close To Angelina Jolie Says Actress Wants To Focus On Local Organizations

The “Eternals” actress has worked with local organizations in the past to bring aid to distressed refugees and wants to continue doing work on that front.

Founded in 2003, Jolie has continued to work closely with the MJP Foundation in Cambodia. A source close to the actress tells PEOPLE that Jolie “decided to leave UNHCR so she can devote more of her efforts to supporting groups led by those most directly affected by conflict, to help empower them and lift their voices and leadership.”