Angelina building a hut for the newly arrived refugee children at Lugufu camp in Tanzania. © UNHCR/N.Behring
Angelina Jolie
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador


Since early 2001, renowned American actress Angelina Jolie has travelled the world with UNHCR to help refugees. She has worked with field staff and met with refugees in over 20 countries.



Hot Issues

Links to hot current stories about Jolie's involvement in places and issues such as Chad, Chechnya, unaccompanied minors, etc.



Goodwill Ambassador Fact Sheet
Read about Angelina's dedicated work with UNHCR.
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Field Missions

Find out more about Jolie's missions to the field, where she has been and what she has been saying.




In Video

See Angelina in humanitarian action.



Photo Gallery

Check out our new photo gallery of Jolie in the field.


Goodwill Ambassador Activities in the News
Read more about how Jolie is putting refugee issues on the front page.



Angelina Jolie's Journals & Books
Read more about Jolie's personal impressions and reflections during her field missions as Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency.



Angelina Jolie in World Refugee Day Events

World Refugee Day is a chance to celebrate the indomitable spirit and courage of the world's refugees. Find out how our Goodwill Ambassador participates every 20 June.


Biography
Angelina Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress and a dedicated advocate for refugees around the world. Read more about her incredible journey.