Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie announces she is stepping down as special representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

For more than 20 years, the star has devoted cooperation with the organization, but decided from now on to pay attention to a wider range of humanitarian issues that are not in the interests of the UN. Jolie made the announcement in a joint statement by the UNHCR..

" After 20 years in the UN system, I feel it's time to work differently, engaging directly with refugees and local organizations and supporting their voices. in defense of decisions,"

The UN was sympathetic to the desire of the actress to leave the post and thanked her for the fruitful cooperation..

" After a long and successful collaboration with UNHCR, I appreciate her desire to change her involvement and support his decision. I know that the refugee cause will remain close to his heart, and I am sure that it will treat the broader humanitarian profile with the same passion and attention.. I look forward to our continued friendship,"

Note that Angelina Jolie began to cooperate with the UN as a Goodwill Ambassador in 2001.. After 11 years, in 2012, the actress was appointed special envoy for refugees.