Angelina Jolie advises women who fear being abused over the holidays: 'Talk to someone ... be connected for emergencies'

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Published on Tuesday, 08 December 2020 09:54

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        Angelina Jolie had powerful advice for women who fear being abused over the holidays.The 45-year-old actress, as part of her Special Envoy duties with United Nation's for its 16 Days of Activism campaign, told Harper's Bazaar that women should 'talk to someone, try to find allies and be connected for emergencies' in an effort to safeguard themselves and their children amid potentially-violent situations.'For example, you can agree a code word with a friend or family member, which tells them if you are facing an emergency,' Jolie said. 'Begin to build a network and gain knowledge.'The Maleficent actress said that people in a person's immediate circle, unfortunately, might not be always be the quickest to aid: 'It’s sad to say, but you can’t assume all friends and family will always want to believe and support you. Often it will be strangers who help. Or other victims, support groups, or faith groups.' The Oscar-winner stressed that 'above all,' women need to 'be careful' depending on the situation they are in.'Only you really know the danger you are in, and until you find your support outside, you may feel quite alone,' said the Come Away star. She said that for people who are confided in about abuse, people should 'take it seriously and stand by them, listen to them' and not 'judge them.'Try to understand the huge emotional, financial and legal pressures they are likely facing, including the pressure to stay silent about what has happened to them. And be aware that they may well be suffering trauma and PTSD.' She also shared insights to help people who suspect a friend, relative or child might be a victim of domestic abuse. 'If it has even crossed your mind that someone you know might be vulnerable in this way, try to stay close and present in their lives,' Jolie said. 'Make it clear that you are there for them.  'Another thing we can all do is educate ourselves. Learn about domestic violence. Learn how trauma affects our health and can lead to biological changes, particularly in children. Take these issues seriously.'Jolie last month spoke in Seoul at the Second International Conference on Action with Women and Peace for the UNHCR. She said 'that domestic violence has grown sharply worse during the pandemic; and that the number of people displaced by conflict and persecution - over half of them women and children - has doubled in a decade.' The UN reported that prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, as many as 243 million females were abused by their partner, with less than 40 percent reporting the abuse. More resources are available via Futures Without Violence and UN Women.

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Angelina Jolie releasing new book with Amnesty International on children's rights

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Published on Saturday, 17 October 2020 12:08

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           Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie is releasing a book with Amnesty International for teenagers so they understand their rights.The book is reportedly called 'Know Your Rights', which aims to teach young people about their rights. It will be in collaboration with human rights charity Amnesty International.The book focuses on educating the younger generation on their exact rights when it comes to protesting injustice. It will also highlight the rights laid out in the UN Convention on Rights of the Child.This is a treaty with a set of promises to children to meet their basic needs signed by 140 countries around the world, including the UK and the USA.It is said that the actress decided to tackle the issue after seeing so many youths protesting for Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter earlier this year. 

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Angelina Jolie will help 'empower' young people and teach them about protesting rights in a new book with Amnesty International

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Published on Friday, 16 October 2020 18:16

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        Angelina Jolie has collaborated with Amnesty International on a new book that will help young people know their rights when protesting against injustice. The UNHCR Special Envoy, 45, is keen to help 'empower' those who are trying to make a change in the world, whether that be by protesting on the streets or within their community, with the book Know Your Rights (And Claim Them). It was revealed on Wednesday that the book, which has been acquired by Anderson Press, will help children up until the age of 18 counter misinformation and let them know how to stop their rights from being violated.Angelina decided to work with the charity and Geraldine Van Bueren QC after they noticed how many young people have taken to the streets to protest about the environment, Black Lives Matter, or other issues, without knowing their rights. Speaking about the collaboration, Angelina said: 'Today we have youth engaged and ready to fight. 'But many struggle with misinformation from adults, a lack of awareness of their rights, and a lack of knowledge of how to use the specifics of their rights, applying them to the country and circumstances in which they live.'We need to give them the tools to strengthen their fight and empower them. Amnesty, Geraldine and I hope to get these books into the hands of young people, and for them to be a guide that they can carry with them and use. 'Not just to inform them, but to activate them and serve as a source of reference where needed.' The actress has written an introduction to the book which details the history of child rights and why it's important to know them, before going into the ones that young people need to be aware of and how to apply them to their daily lives. It'll focus on topics such as free speech, gender and racial equality, and health, as well as a clean climate and a sustainable environment .Not only will it act as a helpful tool for young people, Angelina and her collaborators hope it will also be a source of inspiration for those reading it. The book has been written by Amnesty International with Angelina and Geraldine serving as consultants, Geraldine worked on the 1989 UN Convention On The Rights Of The Child. As well as the main book, Geraldine will also make a shorter version known as A Pocket Book Of Rights in Spring 2022, which they hope will act as a 'passport' to young people about their rights.  

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Angelina Jolie makes 'very generous donation' to two six-year-old boys from east London who are raising money for Yemen by selling lemonade

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Published on Friday, 11 September 2020 05:58

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          Two six-year-old boys from east London who are raising money for charity by selling lemonade have received an unexpected donation - from Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie.Ayaan Moosa and Mikaeel Ishaaq, now known now as the Lemonaid Boys, from east London, created the lemonade stand in a bid to sell 'lemon for Yemen' after learning about the ongoing conflict and famine.The ongoing conflict in Yemen saw 23,000 people killed in 2019, with thousands more dead from preventable causes, including malnutrition, disease and poor health.About 80 per cent of the population - 24million people - are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection.  The pair's small act of charity exploded in their hometown of Redbridge, with people coming from all over the UK to donate to the cause.Ayaan's father, Shakil Moosa, said: 'I remember one man bought a glass of lemonade and a cake and gave £300. That was a lot.'When the media covered the stand a couple months ago, Angelina Jolie reached out to her representatives in the UK as she wanted to make a contribution and utilise her platform to bring attention to Yemen.'The dad said he could not disclose the amount the Oscar-winning star of Girl Interrupted, Tomb Raider and Maleficent gave, but said it was 'very generous'.The letter sent by the actress, who has also performed a role as a UNHCR Special Envoy, said: 'Thank you for what you and your friends are doing to help children in Yemen.'I'm sorry I'm not able to buy a lemonade from you, but I'd still like to make a donation to your stand.' Shakil said: 'We are hoping to Facetime in the next couple of weeks just so the boys can thank her. I know that next time she's in London, she's planning on popping down for a lemonade.' Shakil said the pair's drive to raise money came after he and his wife Adeela showed their son a charity video about Yemen.The 37-year-old online travel business owner said: 'My wife and I were sat at home and we'd seen some adverts and we'd been reading about the crisis in Yemen online.'I thought it would be nice to do something but also teach our son the value of charity.'We showed him an appeal charity video of Yemen and showed him the video and also wanted to get an impression of what he thought.'So many people shelter their kids but it's the next generation that needs to make a change.'He was stunned. It was the first time he realised that not everyone has food, water and a cushy home in east London.'He and his best friend love lemonade so they set up a little lemonade stand and hopefully raise a couple of hundred pounds and put it towards charity.'
          It is the reaction from young Yemeni children as they receive gifts and parcels paid for with the massive £70,000 they have already raised that has made the boys happiest.The dad said: 'The charity has gone out and taken pictures of families receiving water and parcels for us.'You should have seen the boys' faces when we showed them that, they couldn't believe that the money they had raised had done something like that.'Before he goes to sleep, Ayaan has been asking me to show him the picture of the kids receiving the parcels.'We've been talking to Unicef who also want to raise awareness about this, and they've sent messages from kids in Yemen who wanted to say thank you to our kids.'They're going to be doing some pen pal writing.'I'm so proud. It's brilliant our kids have got heart and compassion. It fills me with pride.'They're trying to make a difference. The beautiful but sad part of this is that they think they're solving the problems, but of course it's a drop in the ocean.'But I think they're doing a huge, great, wonderful thing by raising the awareness of what is going on out there.'What more could you ask for?'

You can donate to the boys' fundraiser on https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lemonaid-boys

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