Angelina Jolie reveals she has been helping teen girls become educated in science: 'I love seeing these young people meeting and teaching each other'
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 06:03
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Angelina Jolie has six kids to look after at her home in Los Angeles.But the Oscar-winning actress has managed to find time to also work with teens around the world to better their education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.The iconic Eternals star, 46, has been doing so in partnership with the Maddox Jolie Program which is overseen by her eldest son, 20-year-old Maddox Jolie Pitt.On Sunday the red carpet fixture shared a post to Instagram that detailed her recent work adding that she 'loves' to see young women excel. The rumoured girlfriend of singer The Weeknd said she is very hands on with one student in particular.'I have been working with Gitanjali Rao, fifteen-year old problem-solver and innovator,' began the ex of Brad Pitt. 'She is a leading light in promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics for children and young people across the world. Most of all for girls, who are under-represented in the sciences, and particularly in ICT, a growth area for employment in the future,' added the Maleficent star.ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology.Jolie then wrote that in late December 2021, students from Samlot High School, a school MJP Foundation supports, connected with Gitanjali on the other side of the world, to inspire and be inspired.The MJP Foundation is dedicated to alleviating extreme rural poverty, protecting the environment and conserving wildlife in rural northwestern Cambodia.Jolie first visited Cambodia in 2000 when she made the film Tomb Raider. She was struck by the beauty of the country and the warmth of the Cambodian people. A year later she returned with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). In 2003 she set-up the Maddox Jolie Program that is today the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation (MJP). 'They talked about observation, learning, perseverance, courage, and communication. Gitanjali has engaged with more than 50,000 students around the world,' she wrote.
In the past two years, Covid has done so much damage to the learning and opportunities of children, but students like these in Cambodia are 'fighting to continue and finish their education,' Angelina also shared.'I love seeing these young people meeting across languages and cultures, to encourage, support and teach each other,' she noted.She then added a hashtag for Women In Science.And she tagged Unesco's Cracking the Code: Girls' and Women's Education in STEM and the MJP Foundation.Meanwhile her ex Pitt is set to reopen the famed Miraval recording studio at his French winery.The 57-year-old Hollywood star has partnered up with record producer Damien Quintard on the renovation project, and it sounds like the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star could break out into music.The 30-year-old French studio wizard - who has worked with Brian Eno - told PEOPLE: 'It was an intense moment where we just talked and talked about sound.'I was amazed at how sensitive and precise he was in his analysis of music.'The recording space is inside Chateau Miraval, the estate Brad and his ex-wife Jolie purchased in 2012 for an estimated $60 million, and the venue for their 2014 wedding.Long before then, between the 1970s and 1990s, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Rammstein, Sting, Muse and more frequented the popular studio.It has sat unused for a some time, and as part of the renovations, Brad and Damien are designing their very own mixing desk.Damien added how the studio has a 'redefined a remarkable natural reverb so we can record voices or instruments anywhere in the studio. It really is a space where you can produce anything from pop and rock, to hip-hop and classical records.' Artists are able to stay in a tower adjoined to the studio and there is also a swimming pool on the sprawling estate.Meanwhile, it was just revealed that Brad and Lewis Hamilton are working on a new racing movie.The Fight Club star and the 36-year-old Formula One driver have joined forces for a new film, which will star Brad and be directed by 'Top Gun: Maverick's Joseph Kosinski.Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and screenwriter Ehren Kruger are also involved in the untitled project, which is the subject of a bidding war between Paramount, MGM, Sony, Universal, Netflix, Apple, Amazon and Disney, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Angelina Jolie visits Capitol Hill
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- Published on Thursday, 16 December 2021 17:01
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Actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday, December 14 to speak to lawmakers. Representative Cori Bush, a Democrat from Missouri, said she spoke to Jolie about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)."She's so informed," Bush told CBS News' Nikole Killion.Bush tweeted that she is "forever grateful l to get to work in partnership with such strong women across the country in our movement to end domestic violence." She added that as a survivor herself, "this fight is personal" and she thanked Jolie for "leadership to put an end to violence against women." Jolie previously visited the Capitol in September to support the re-authorization of the act, as well as campaign for children's health issues. At the time, Jolie told reporters that she was meeting with Justice Department officials and GOP Senator Joni Ernst.The VAWA was a Clinton-era piece of legislation that was the first federal legislation to acknowledge domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes and provide federal resources to combat them. It was championed by then-Senator Joe Biden, who has called the legislation as "one of my proudest legislative achievements." But the law needed to be renewed every five years, and it hasn't been reauthorized since 2013. It expired at the end of 2018, and although 33 Republicans joined with the Democratic-controlled House to pass it in 2019, the law did not go anywhere in the GOP-controlled Senate. Reauthorizing the VAWA was one of Mr. Biden's key campaign promises. Earlier this year, the House reauthorized the VAWA by a vote of 244 to 172, with 29 Republicans joining all Democrats in voting for it."I think it's very important that that's the case and for these issues because it's a family - it's a health crisis, what is happening," Jolie told reporters in September. "And it's going to be solved if you look at it as healthy families and invest in when there is the harm within the families, especially for the children and getting the care early, and prevention, and a lot of the - as they say 'the upstream,' a lot of focus on the prevention and the health and really seeing it that way, so it's a less adversarial situation and more about keeping families together and focusing on protection of women and children, but protection of the whole family." "UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie is in D.C...to continue to advocate for the rights of women and children and health in families," a spokesperson for Jolie told CBS News at the September meeting. "In her meetings, she will talk about the importance of VAWA reauthorization, FBI reforms, judicial training, and health equity including non-biased forensic evidence collection." Senator Mitt Romney tweeted pictures of his meeting with Jolie. He said they discussed support for children and families.
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'World leaders must be held to their promises': Angelina Jolie demands deforestation be stopped adding she has been protecting trees in Cambodia for 20 years
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- Published on Thursday, 18 November 2021 20:58
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Angelina Jolie has been involved in helping refugees for decades as she works as a Special Envoy for the United Nations.Now The Eternals actress is shedding a light on environmental issues as she says fires, floods and lack of water impact those who have been displaced.This week the ex-wife of Brad Pitt took to her Instagram account to educate her over 11M followers on how the crumbling environment is making it harder for people to live.On Wednesday she touched on deforestation as she shared several images of trees burned down.'We've launched a biodiversity survey with Flora & Fauna International to map the plants and animals still in the forest of Cambodia’s Samlout district,' said the Hollywood icon.The Oscar-winning actress also said it is 'a baseline for their protection and conservation in the future, since we do not yet know how much endangered wildlife remains.'Angelina added: 'It's just one example of the devastating impact of deforestation globally - and why world leaders must be held to their promises.'She also said in one of her images that she has been protecting trees in Cambodia for almost 20 years.Cambodia is close to her heart because it is where she adopted her eldest son Maddox.The siren's previous post was about the climate crisis causing distress for refugees.The climate crisis is a human crisis, she said, and after decades of inaction, the climate emergency is accelerating, and 'human displacement is one of its most devastating consequences,' wrote the mother of six.The Salt star also said that globally, 80% of people fleeing conflict and persecution come from countries on the front lines of the climate emergency. 'Climate change is amplifying vulnerabilities and threats such as conflict, poverty, and food insecurity, which increasingly drive people from their homes,' wrote the beauty, who has reportedly been romancing The Weeknd.'In Mali, for example, vital lakes have dried up, leaving families unable to farm, fish or keep livestock - without the bare means of survival. 'Many people are forced to flee to their homes - only to find that there too people are suffering from drought, rising temperatures, decreasing rainfall and bushfires.'The daughter of actor Jon Voight then shared: 'It is unjust that the people who are most vulnerable to climate change - and who have contributed the least to it - are the worst affected. There is no solution to climate change and to global instability 'that doesn’t start with supporting the rights and needs of people on the frontline of the crisis, as well as protecting the environment,' the Mr and Mrs Smith star also shared.And before that she talked about the children of war torn Yemen.'Yemen is facing one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world,' wrote the Maleficent actress.'At least 10,000 children have been killed or maimed since the conflict began in 2015, and millions more are at risk of starvation.'The Los Angeles native then said: 'What started off as a civil war has become a proxy battle for global powers, and it’s Yemenis who are caught up in the crosshairs, including more than 11 million children in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.'
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Angelina Jolie talks feeling 'inspired by young people around the world' that speak up for change as she promotes new children's book Know Your Rights
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- Published on Monday, 18 October 2021 12:17
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Angelina Jolie shared an emotional Instagram post about her new novel Know Your Rights And Claim Them: A Guide for Youth on Saturday.In addition to sharing a few snaps from her book signing in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the 46-year-old star wrote that she is 'so inspired by young people around the world who are on the front lines of the struggle for human rights.' She continued: 'From protecting the environment to fighting inequality and discrimination, they are stepping in to do the work adults should but so far have failed to do.'She went on to note that 'in refugee camps and conflict areas globally, children are bearing the burden of the consequences of those bad decisions. When children and young people have the agency, power and knowledge to speak up, they can change the lives of both young people and adults, helping to achieve a more equal society,' the Academy Award-winning actress.The mom-of-six's latest project was written in consultation with young activists around the world and human rights lawyer Geraldine Van Bueren.Bueren is one of the original drafters of the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - aims to equip kids with the knowledge to safely challenge injustices. During an interview with Reuters, Jolie said: 'So many children are in harm's way across the world and we're simply not doing enough.' She continued: 'These are their rights, decided years ago based on what would make them healthy, balanced, safe and stable adults.' 'These are their rights, decided years ago based on what would make them healthy, balanced, safe and stable adults.' Jolie, special envoy for UN refugee agency UNHCR, said she hoped the book would also remind governments of their commitment to the global treaty enshrining children's civil, social, political and economic rights. 'We spent a lot of time blocking those rights, so this book is to help the kids have a tool book to say 'these are your rights, these are things you need to question to see how far you, depending on your country and circumstance, are from accessing those rights, what are your obstacles, others that came before you and fought, ways you can fight.'' The Salt actress added: 'So it's a handbook to fight back.' The mother-of-six said she put up the U.N convention in her home for her children, but was surprised to learn her own country, the United States, has not ratified it. 'That infuriated me and made me start to question what does that mean?' said the ex of Brad Pitt.The humanitarian said she put up the U.N convention in her home for her children, but was surprised to learn her own country, the United States, has not ratified it.'That infuriated me and made me start to question what does that mean?' said the ex of Brad Pitt.'So for each country, what is this idea of, you have the right to an education ... but then why is it so many children are out of school? Why is it the girls in Afghanistan are being harmed if they go?' she said. The book addresses identity, justice, education and protection from harm, among other issues. It provides guidance on becoming an activist, being safe and a glossary of terms and organizations.'Through the book, you have to find your own path forward, because we are very concerned about the safety of children. We don't want children just running around screaming for their rights and putting themselves in danger,' Jolie said.The book is peppered with examples of powerful young voices from around the world, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, climate activist Greta Thunberg and 15-year-old Palestinian journalist Janna Jihad.
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Angelina Jolie looks chic in grey top and white skirt at signing for her new book in LA... after being spotted with ex-husband Jonny Lee Miller
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 October 2021 14:03
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Angelina Jolie stunned in an off-the shoulder grey sweater and flowing white skirt as she attended a signing for her new book on Tuesday. As she arrived to the event, the 46-year-old star was greeted by a sea of fans eager to mingle and take pictures with her at the Skylight bookstore in Los Angeles. While sporting a protective black face mask, the mom-of-six generously took selfies and signed autographs on her way in. It comes after Jolie enjoyed a dinner date on Monday with ex-husband Jonny Lee Miller after reconciliation rumours were first sparked in June when she was seen arriving at 48-year-old Miller's NYC apartment. Her novel, Know Your Rights and Claim Them - written with human rights lawyer Geraldine Van Bueren, one of the original drafters of the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - aims to equip kids with the knowledge to safely challenge injustices.'So many children are in harm's way across the world and we're simply not doing enough,' Jolie told Reuters in an interview.She continued: 'These are their rights, decided years ago based on what would make them healthy, balanced, safe and stable adults.' 'These are their rights, decided years ago based on what would make them healthy, balanced, safe and stable adults.'Jolie, special envoy for UN refugee agency UNHCR, said she hoped the book would also remind governments of their commitment to the global treaty enshrining children's civil, social, political and economic rights.'We spent a lot of time blocking those rights, so this book is to help the kids have a tool book to say "these are your rights, these are things you need to question to see how far you, depending on your country and circumstance, are from accessing those rights, what are your obstacles, others that came before you and fought, ways you can fight."' The Salt actress added: 'So it's a handbook to fight back.'The mother-of-six said she put up the U.N convention in her home for her children, but was surprised to learn her own country, the United States, has not ratified it.'That infuriated me and made me start to question what does that mean?' said the ex of Brad Pitt.'So for each country, what is this idea of, you have the right to an education ... but then why is it so many children are out of school? Why is it the girls in Afghanistan are being harmed if they go?' she said.
The book addresses identity, justice, education and protection from harm, among other issues. It provides guidance on becoming an activist, being safe and a glossary of terms and organizations.'Through the book, you have to find your own path forward, because we are very concerned about the safety of children. We don't want children just running around screaming for their rights and putting themselves in danger,' Jolie said.The book is peppered with examples of powerful young voices from around the world, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, climate activist Greta Thunberg and 15-year-old Palestinian journalist Janna Jihad.'I was trying to ... show the world what Palestinian children face on a daily basis,' Jihad, who lives in the village of Nabi Salih, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, told Jolie and other young activists in a video call, attended by Reuters, where they discussed their campaign work. 'It's really important to band together with other young people ... that's the way we will ever be able ... to make change,' added London-based Christina Adane, 17, who campaigns for a healthier food system. The book is out in Britain on Thursday and for pre-order in other countries, with the aim of worldwide publication.'We're going to find that some adults in some countries are going to block the book and the children will find it so I think that's how it's going to reach more children,' Jolie said.'The children will make each other aware of it and they might even be a part of translating it and getting it to each other.' (Reporting by Rollo Ross in Los Angeles and Marie-Louise Gumuchian in London; additional reporting by Sarah Mills; Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Alex Richardson).The actress can next be seen in the Marvel movie The Eternals with Salma Hayek. It comes after Jolie was once again spotted with her ex-husband Miller when the pair enjoyed dinner in Beverly Hills on Monday.The Maleficent star - who is still battling through her bitter divorce saga with ex Brad Pitt - was dressed in a chic black coat and heels as she exited in Miller's car before the pair drove off together.Jolie, 46, and Miller, 48, were married from 1996 to 1999 after first meeting onset of their nineties thriller Hackers in 1995. The pair were recently linked in June this year, when Jolie was spotted arriving at Miller's apartment in NYC, while holding an expensive bottle of wine. She was seen leaving a few hours later.It was claimed at that time, that Miller had met and bonded with her songs Pax, 17, and Knox, 12.The Oscar-winning beauty shares custody of both kids with ex-husband Pitt, in addition to Maddox, 19, Zahara, 16, Shiloh, 15 and and Vivienne, 12.While she is sure to set tongues wagging about a possible reunion between the duo - she has also been repeatedly dining out with music superstar The Weeknd this year.
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