Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Angelina Jolie: UN Goodwill Ambassador In Iraq
Angelina Jolie spent Tuesday visiting Iraqi refugees and US troops stationed in Iraq while acting as a United Nation’s Goodwill Ambassador. Angelina has a long history of supporting the United Nations humanitarian programs, and it appears she felt the need to get a first hand look at the current situation in the war-torn country.
The Beowulf actress flew into the region yesterday, with her first stop being Syria and then continuing on to Iraq. While in Syria, Angelina met with Iraqi refugees as well as witnessed additional refugees crossing the border.
"I have come to Syria and Iraq to help draw attention to the humanitarian crisis and to urge governments to increase their support for UNHCR and its partners,” Jolie said in a statement. “My sole purpose in both countries is to highlight the plight of those uprooted by the war in Iraq.”
With an extremely busy schedule, it appears that Angelina is finding a happy balance between her work, family, and humanitarian efforts. After hosting a charity event over the weekend in NY for Brad Pitt’s Make It Right project, Angelina flew to the Middle East, while still finding time to spend with her family.
Enjoy the pictures of Angelina’s trip to Iraq (August 28). Meanwhile, Brad Pitt took Zahara on a NYC carriage ride while Ang was out of the country.
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