Angelina Jolie Speaks Up For Libyan Refugees

Angelina Jolie is no stranger to activism and finding a voice for those who’s voice cannot be heard. With the dangerous factors faced by Libyan refugees Angelina is urging that they be protected. UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and Jolie meet with refugees and learned first hand about their fight for survival.

Jolie says,

“As we witness these newest crises unfold in west and north Africa, it is critical that all parties respect the fundamental right of people in danger to flee to safety – whether civilians caught in conflict in their own country or refugees and asylum seekers caught in new conflicts. All I’m asking is that civilians be protected, and not targeted or harmed.”

“With these new waves of uprising and conflict, there is and will continue to be massive new displacement. The world needs to address this moment. We have to give people safe passage, evacuation if needed, and ensure they have asylum. We don’t want to look back and find their deaths are on our hands.”

“As the world’s attention shifts to the newest refugee crises, we need to remember that if we don’t support people in the long term to really get back on their feet – to feed, shelter and educate their families, to earn a living with dignity, and to participate in meaningful ways in their societies – we will see a continued cycle of instability and new crises.”

Jolie is genuine in her quest and divaMission is definitely keeping Libyan refugees in our prayers.