Angelina Jolie to take on U.N. special envoy role

Angelina Jolie, oscar-winning actress will now perform a more diplomatic role after her promotion to United Nations special envoy. (Reuters)

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By AFP
 
GENEVA

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie will step up her work for the world's refugees following her promotion to United Nations special envoy, the U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday.

Jolie, a goodwill ambassador since 2001, will take on a “new and expanded” role as special envoy of High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres, the UNHCR said.

Her work over the last decade, including 40 field visits, “goes significantly beyond the role of a goodwill ambassador,” said spokesman Adrian Edwards, and the promotion is intended to recognize this.
 
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