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.
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‘Accordingly, we have stepped up our operations and capacity in Ukraine and neighbouring countries,’ it was added.
‘We remain firmly committed to support all affected populations in Ukraine and countries in the region.’
Jolie is best known for her Tomb Raider films as well as the Maleficent franchise. She is co-parenting six children – Maddox, Pax, Shiloh, Zahara, Vivienne and Knox – with her ex-husband Brad Pitt.
On Wednesday she shared images from Cambodia with her teen daughter Shiloh. The siren noted she feels like she is ‘healing’ these days.
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