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Angelina Jolie- Special Envoy of UN Refugee Chief (UNHCR)

During a decade of service as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Jolie has conducted more than 40 field visits around the world, becoming an expert on the phenomenon of forced displacement and a tireless advocate on behalf of refugees

In April 2010, Jolie was promoted to Special Envoy of UN High Commissioner for Refugees, focusing on complex emergencies and work to facilitate lasting solutions for people displaced by conflict.

Dilemmas

Every minute eight people are forced to flee war, persecution or terror.

If conflict threatened your family, what would you do?

UNHCR interviewed refugees so that they might share their stories about facing this difficult choice.

Storytelling: Refugee Stories in their own words

In UNHCR's storytelling series, refugees tell their personal stories of escape, survival, and triumph after being forced to flee their homes.

About UNHCR

What is UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency?

UNHCR stands for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. We provide protection, shelter, emergency food, water, medical care and other life-saving assistance to 43 million people worldwide, who have been forced to flee their homes due to war and persecution.

When possible, UNHCR helps refugees and other displaced people return to their homes voluntarily, safely, and with dignity. When return is not possible, the agency assists with local integration, or resettlement to a third country.

Since its formation by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 1950, UNHCR has helped an estimated 50 million refugees restart their lives. With a staff of more than 6,300 people, the agency is the lead humanitarian organization on the scene in 128 countries around the world.

Mali Crisis

South Sudan Turmoil

Bombed out of their villages. Attacked by planes as they flee. It's a living hell for the displaced people of Sudan.
Around 350,000 people have been forced to abandon their homes. And on top of this terror, people now have little food.
UNHCR is providing shelter, vital basic services to keep people healthy, and ensuring they have a place of safety.

Blue Key

http://www.thebluekey.org. The Blue Key is our symbol of support for the millions of refugees and internally displaced people around the world. See what people are saying about the Blue Key from USA for UNHCR in this playlist.

Refugee Women

UNHCR in the News

TED Talks

World Refugee Day