Angelina Jolie says it is vital that ‘everything possible is done’ to support those fleeing their homes in Ukraine: ‘I’m praying for the people’
- The Hollywood star and humanitarian is ‘praying’ for Ukrainians
- There are many refugees now in the country after Russia’s attack
- On Instagram she wrote: ‘Like many of you, I’m praying for the people in Ukraine’
- ‘My focus along with my @refugees colleagues is that everything possible is done to ensure the protection and basic human rights of those displaced’
- Jolie was appointed Special Envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 2012
Angelina Jolie says it is vital that ‘everything possible is done’ to support those fleeing their homes in Ukraine.
The Hollywood star and humanitarian – who was appointed the Special Envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 2012 – is ‘praying’ for Ukrainians after Russia’s President Vladimir Putin launched an unprecedented attack on the country on Thursday.
On Instagram, Angelina, 46, wrote: ‘Like many of you, I’m praying for the people in Ukraine.’
‘My focus along with my @refugees colleagues is that everything possible is done to ensure the protection and basic human rights of those displaced, and refugees in the region,’ said the ex of Brad Pitt.
‘We have already seen reports of casualties and people starting to flee their homes to seek safety. It is too soon to know what will happen, but the significance of this moment — for the people of Ukraine, and for the international rule of law — cannot be overstated.’
The Salt star also shared a statement from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, who are working with the United Nations, Ukraine and other countries in Europe to provide humanitarian support.
The statement read: ‘We are gravely concerned about the fast-deteriorating situation and ongoing military action in Ukraine.
‘The humanitarian consequences on civilian populations will be devastating. There are no winners in war, but countless lives will be torn apart,’ added the daughter of actor Jon Voight.
‘We have already seen reports of casualties and people starting to flee their homes to seek safety. Civilian lives and civilian infrastructure must be protected and safeguarded at all times, in line with International Humanitarian Law.
