Angelina Jolie calls for action to get children back to school: 'Classrooms offer protection, or at least a reprieve, from violence'
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- Published on Monday, 13 July 2020 16:54
- Written by Daily mail
Angelina Jolie is to warn that children around the world left without schooling during the coronavirus crisis may never set foot in a classroom again unless action is taken.The actress and humanitarian will call for practical assistance to ensure access to continuity of education for young people worldwide at a high-level virtual event on refugee education.'For millions of children and youth, schools are a lifeline of opportunity as well as a shield. Classrooms offer protection — or at least a reprieve — from violence, exploitation and other difficult circumstances,' she will tell a Unesco and UNHCR round-table event on Monday.Without urgent practical assistance, some of the children left without schooling worldwide due to the coronavirus may never set foot in a classroom again. 'We must find ways to try to ensure access to continuity of education for young people across the world.'Ensuring education for refugee children is something we can make happen, if we all come together.'Jolie is a special envoy for UNHCR – the United Nations refugee agency.The Prime Minister's special envoy for girls' education, Baroness Sugg, will announce £5.3 million of new UK aid to support the salaries of more than 5,500 teachers in 10 of the world's poorest refugee-hosting countries at the event.It is hoped the support will help at least 300,000 vulnerable refugee children continue their education.Around 1.5 billion children in more than 150 countries are out of school, compared to around 260 million worldwide before the coronavirus crisis.International Development Minister Baroness Sugg will say: 'Education must be prioritised in the global recovery from coronavirus. This epidemic is not just a health crisis, it is an education crisis, especially for refugee children.'Without school and an education they will be unable to rebuild their lives and achieve their full potential.'Supporting every child's right to 12 years of quality education is one of the best investments the UK can make to end the cycle of displacement, poverty and conflict, as we recover from coronavirus. We urge our partners to match our ambition.'Meanwhile, her divorce proceedings from Brad Pitt are allegedly being held up because of the coronavirus pandemic.Angelina, 45, filed for divorce nearly four years ago but the work of getting it finalized has reportedly been impeded by the impact of lockdowns.'Brad is seeing the kids but everything involved in their process of resolving legal matters between Angelina and Brad, including the courts, is slowed down because of COVID,' dished an Us Weekly insider.'With the pandemic, it has been hard for everyone, including them. The legal process is slowed because of that. They are continuing regular visits but there has not been a lot of progress in terms of resolving anything.' Angelina and Brad share six children together - Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 11.Over the past two weeks Brad has been seen twice at Angelina's mansion in Los Feliz possibly signaling that their equation with each other was improving.A source told People this week that the couple are 'in a better place' in terms of co-parenting the children after their custody battle.'It’s taken them a long time, with a lot of family therapy, to get to this point. The younger kids go back and forth between their houses, and Brad loves spending as much time with them as possible. He seems much happier,' said the insider.Although they got together in 2005 they waited until 2014 to get married, only for Angelina to file for divorce in September 2016.Since then they have battled legally over custody and finances, with Angelina reportedly demanding more money than Brad wanted to give.Living arrangements also became a sticking point as Brad was allegedly preventing Angelina from moving out of the country with their children.'I would love to live abroad and will do so as soon as my children are 18,' she told Harper's Bazaar late last year for their December/January issue. 'Right now I’m having to base where their father chooses to live.'Brad has confessed to having been an alcoholic before Angelina left him but he has since gotten sober, and last year a judge granted him more time with the children.
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source : Daily mail 
Exclusive video: Angelina Jolie shares a moving message to mark 25th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre
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- Published on Monday, 13 July 2020 05:34
- Written by Harper's Bazaar
'Your generation can resist this, and it already is. This gives me hope." This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre; the genocide of over 8,000 Bosniaks around the town of Srebrenica during the Bosnian War in July 1995.In memory of those who lost their lives - primarily boys and men - and the loved ones left behind, Angelina Jolie has recorded a moving message of hope for the young people who live in the region."I’m thinking today of the mothers of Srebrenica, and all the other survivors, whose husbands, brothers, sons were murdered in the genocide 25 years ago," she says. "I think too of the victims, in particular the children, who were denied the chance to live and love and have families of their own. It is a loss beyond words." Jolie, who is an honorary citizen of Sarajevo and a recipient of the Heart of Sarajevo award - presented to her for "active engagement in the complexities of the real world" back in 2011 - goes on to say that she wants to address the young people who live in the region and beyond. "You were not born when the Srebrenica massacre happened. You might wonder what it has to do with you. But the kind of hatred that led to Srebrenica still exists, as you know," she says."It lives on wherever people find excuses to single out others and deny them their rights as equal human beings. You may know this better than me."Srebrenica was a crime that did not happen overnight. It could have been prevented, even down to the last few hours." She finishes her message by calling for those listening to reject discrimination and propaganda, and to share a vision of a world based on equal rights."Your generation can resist this, and it already is. This gives me hope," she says."That is the best way we can honour the families we remember today; and the victims of persecution everywhere, with whom we can be proud to stand." Jolie chose the Bosnian War as the setting for her first film as a director, In the Land of Blood and Honey, which was released in December 2011.She has also visited Bosnia as a goodwill ambassador for the UN's refugee agency UNHCR and has funded the construction of several houses for returnees in eastern Bosnia.Watch her video message in full, above.
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source : Harper's Bazaar
Angelina Jolie heads out to pick up art supplies with son Knox as Brad Pitt steps out alone in LA... amid reports their divorce has 'slowed down'
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- Published on Sunday, 12 July 2020 10:45
- Written by Daily mail
Their divorce proceedings are allegedly being held up amid the coronavirus pandemic.And Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were both keeping a low profile as they headed out separately in Los Angeles on Saturday.Angelina, 45, cut a casual figure as she slipped into a blue light-weight maxi dress which boasted pleated detailing and long sleeves.The mother-of-six finished the look with a pair of Valentino sandals and a tan over-the-shoulder bag.She was joined by son Knox, 11, and both donned material face masks as they carried art supplies back to the car.On the same day, her estranged husband, Brad Pitt, also looked understated as he stepped out alone in the Californian state.The 56-year-old looked sporty in grey tracksuit shorts, a white T-shirt and pumps. He finished the look with a flat cap on top of his lengthy blonde locks and looked animated as he walked across the car park. It comes amid reports that the couple's divorce proceedings are allegedly being held up because of the coronavirus pandemic.Angelina filed for divorce nearly four years ago but the work of getting it finalised has reportedly been impeded by the impact of lockdowns.'Brad is seeing the kids but everything involved in their process of resolving legal matters between Angelina and Brad, including the courts, is slowed down because of COVID,' dished an Us Weekly insider.'With the pandemic, it has been hard for everyone, including them. The legal process is slowed because of that. 'They are continuing regular visits but there has not been a lot of progress in terms of resolving anything.' Angelina and Brad share six children together - Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 11.Over the past two weeks Brad has been glimpsed twice at Angelina's mansion in Los Feliz possibly signalling that their equation with each other was improving.A source told People this week that the couple are 'in a better place' in terms of co-parenting the children after their custody battle.'It’s taken them a long time, with a lot of family therapy, to get to this point. The younger kids go back and forth between their houses, and Brad loves spending as much time with them as possible. He seems much happier,' said the insider.Although they got together in 2005 they waited until 2014 to get married, only for Angelina to file for divorce in September 2016.Since then they have battled legally over custody and finances, with Angelina reportedly demanding more money than Brad wanted to give.Living arrangements also became a sticking point as Brad was allegedly preventing Angelina from moving out of the country with their children.'I would love to live abroad and will do so as soon as my children are 18,' she told Harper's Bazaar late last year for their December/January issue. 'Right now I’m having to base where their father chooses to live.'Brad has confessed to having been an alcoholic before Angelina left him but he has since gotten sober, and last year a judge granted him more time with the children.
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source : Daily mail
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorce proceedings have been 'slowed down because of COVID-19'
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- Published on Sunday, 12 July 2020 08:33
- Written by Daily mail
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce proceedings are allegedly being held up because of the coronavirus pandemic.Angelina, 45, filed for divorce nearly four years ago but the work of getting it finalized has reportedly been impeded by the impact of lockdowns.'Brad is seeing the kids but everything involved in their process of resolving legal matters between Angelina and Brad, including the courts, is slowed down because of COVID,' dished an Us Weekly insider.'With the pandemic, it has been hard for everyone, including them. The legal process is slowed because of that. They are continuing regular visits but there has not been a lot of progress in terms of resolving anything.' Angelina and Brad share six children together - Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 11.Over the past two weeks Brad has been glimpsed twice at Angelina's mansion in Los Feliz possibly signaling that their equation with each other was improving.A source told People this week that the couple are 'in a better place' in terms of co-parenting the children after their custody battle.'It’s taken them a long time, with a lot of family therapy, to get to this point. The younger kids go back and forth between their houses, and Brad loves spending as much time with them as possible. He seems much happier,' said the insider.Although they got together in 2005 they waited until 2014 to get married, only for Angelina to file for divorce in September 2016.Since then they have battled legally over custody and finances, with Angelina reportedly demanding more money than Brad wanted to give.Living arrangements also became a sticking point as Brad was allegedly preventing Angelina from moving out of the country with their children.'I would love to live abroad and will do so as soon as my children are 18,' she told Harper's Bazaar late last year for their December/January issue. 'Right now I’m having to base where their father chooses to live.'Brad has confessed to having been an alcoholic before Angelina left him but he has since gotten sober, and last year a judge granted him more time with the children.
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source : Daily mail
“Kung Fu Panda 4”: Will “Angelina Jolie” voice for the upcoming movie? Click to know Plot, Cast and more!
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- Published on Saturday, 11 July 2020 13:50
- Written by Next Alerts
Kung Fu found a place in our hearts, thanks to a childhood dedicated to watching Jackie Chan. We tried master-ing the moves, which, unfortunately, required a lot of patience and practice. So when Kung Fu Panda released in 2008, it did not take much to become favorite. Po Ping and the Furious Five quickly became a household name.With an earlier date in 2020, the film has been pushed to 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic. With major film houses experiencing losses due to this, it is likely to see how much it has affected the movie.Kung Fu Panda has some well-placed lessons. It has taught us that appearance never has, and should never, be a hurdle in one’s dreams. That hard work and persistence are all one needs to achieve its goals. The movies have taught that thou minor inconveniences can be painful; they are indeed temporary and gives us insight. Kung Fu Panda has taught us to take things in its stride, to enjoy life and take things as they come. It taught us not to severely invest in a feeling, be it love or hard work, to the point where it becomes an obsession. Moreover, Kung Fu Panda has taught us to celebrate our individuality, to become our unabashed selves, and enjoy whilst doing so. The movies have taught us the value of love, family, respect, and friendship.With the franchise finding a hold on television as well as a niche in the gaming world, it has grown well beyond what it started out in 2008. Originally intended to be a six-part series, we are yet to see the fully-fledged direction of the series. Profits soaring with each sequel, there is definitely an unseen but an obvious pressure on ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ to deliver the chops.The original cast of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, David Cross, James Hong, and Jackie Chan is set to make a return. There has been no official confirmation with who is playing the negative shade. Previously played by the likes of Gary Oldman and J.K Simmons, the bar has been indeed set high.
There have been rumors floating around with the title being ‘ King Fu Panda: Paws of Destiny,’ but with no confirmation from DreamWorks. The apparent plot is Po returning as Kung Fu Master, teaching four panda kids on how to control their recently discovered chi. We can expect more antics as well as unconventional teachings from Po. Involvement by the Five would add an element of fun as well as synchronization. All in all, the premise looks interesting.With each sequel, we saw Po-faced with new hurdles. With each new hurdle, we saw him growing into a newer, more nuanced version of himself, whilst preserving his innocence and enthusiasm. We have seen him finding his kin, more importantly, his father and developing a very treasured relationship with him. We have seen him take responsibility by undertaking the roles of Dragon Warrior and Kung Fu Master. We have seen his confidence to reach new heights with new challenges. Above all, we saw him stay grounded, even when the world around him changed drastically, staying true to his true self.
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source : Next Alerts
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