In recent past years, Angelina Jolie has taken up the cause of refugees in the world as their own.
It has become one of the issues for which the actress and UN Commissioner has worked hard, using his popularity to raise awareness of this issue by giving voice to those who are forced to live in refugee camps. Now, when the situation of many of these people has become a global crisis, the wife of Brad Pitt once again resorted to writing to show concern about what is happening.
"At no time in recent history has there been a greater need for leadership to deal with the consequences and causes of the global refugee crisis" begins Angelina's open letter that was published this week in the British edition of The Times . The letter was co-written with Arminka Helicopter , British policy that is especially close to Jolie and who has worked for this cause in the past. Arminka knows this firsthand, having been a refugee from the war in Bosnia Herzegovina in the 90s.
"It should be no surprise that people who have spent years at war, or who have lived in a refugee camp with reduced rations, they are taking matters into their own hands. How many of us can honestly say that in his shoes would not do the same, confronted by fear, hopelessness and witnessing the lack of international politics to end this conflict, "continues the letter joins the other two Angelina had been published to share their feelings about situations close to it.
" We must face some hard truths. The first is that the responsibility of helping is not determined by an accident of geography, but by adherence to universal human rights and values. Transcends religion, culture and ethnicity, "he writes in this message," All countries of the world, not only in Europe, should be part of the solution. "
In addition, the actress explains the importance of a comprehensive plan that addresses the needs of this crisis, which over the years has become urgent. Recognized in writing the action that neighboring countries have taken to Syria, prompting other nations to join in responding to international humanitarian and political responsibility.
