Angelina Jolie, Guerlain and UNESCO Unveil Women for Bees Program
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 March 2021 06:00
- Written by Yahoo ! News
In time for International Women’s Day on Monday, Guerlain is unveiling a program, created with UNESCO and fronted by Angelina Jolie, to empower women by caring for bees — an endangered species.The entrepreneurship program, Women for Bees, will start on June 21 and last for 30 days at the French Observatory of Apidology in France’s Provence region. There, women will be given theoretical and practical training for beekeeping.During the first two years of the program, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserves to be involved include Sila in Italy; the Central Balkans, in Bulgaria, and Kafa in Ethiopia. The aim by 2025 is to have 2,500 hives built in 25 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, the restocking of 125 million bees and 50 female beekeepers trained.In rural areas, beekeeping can generate income for people who do not own farms and improve food security in places where agricultural production is minimal.“When women gain skills and knowledge, their instinct is to help raise others. I’m excited to meet the women taking part in this program from all over the world,” Jolie said in a statement. “I look forward to getting to know them and learning about their culture and environment, and the role bees play in that. I hope the training will strengthen their independence, their livelihoods and their communities.”Jolie, who is the face of the Mon Guerlain scent, had its most recent campaign shot in Cambodia, where the actress, filmmaker and activist runs a foundation to support the local community and ecology. Among the first women to be trained in beekeeping come from there.“Guerlain have a genuine commitment to the environment, sustainable development and the communities they work with,” said Jolie, who is the patron of this program. “That’s what brought us together, and Women for Bees is a wonderful extension of that.”Guerlain is dedicated to empowering women and protecting bees — the symbol of the brand and a key ingredient in some of its products, such as Abeille Royale skin care.“We are dedicated to making a concrete contribution to the protection of bees, one of nature’s most precious wonders, whilst having a positive social impact,” said Véronique Courtois, chief executive officer of Guerlain. “Each of us, each organization, has a role to play in making the world a better and more responsible place. Guerlain is keen to do its part, with humility and conviction.”The protection of bees is an important part of Guerlain’s commitment to sustainability. During the past 10 years, the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned house has been involved in six partnerships to preserve bees.
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Angelina Jolie asks int'l community to avoid selfish behavior amid pandemic
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- Published on Sunday, 07 February 2021 16:52
- Written by YNA
Angelina Jolie pleaded with the world Friday to come together and stop acting selfishly amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The Academy Award winning actress spoke virtually in her capacity as a special envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) during an international forum hosted by Yonsei University, a school in Seoul attended by her eldest son, Maddox.She said the virus had exposed the world's vulnerabilities and areas where more work needed to be done, including climate change and the issue of displaced persons."And if we see, for example, in the pandemic that a few countries have taken the majority of the vaccines and other countries and peoples will be vulnerable without this. And we're going to act selfishly. It is not just unkind or unfair. It is ignorant," the 45-year-old said in a conversation with former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon."It is not a way to balance and make a stable world, especially when we're talking about a global pandemic and a virus," she added.Ban weighed in, saying he believes the problem lies in a lack of compassion and the human instinct to care for oneself before paying attention to others."That is what global leaders have been doing, unfortunately," he said. "There has been almost a war to get more vaccines for their own countries." Jolie called it a privilege to have worked with the UNHCR for 20 years and noted there was no place she would rather be than to be sitting with displaced families. "We are not only doing what is the right thing to do. We are also building a future," the mother of six said, referring to the importance of reaching out to people across the world and helping them in their hour of need. Jolie explained that displaced people should not be regarded as a "burden" and that many of them are professionals who can be taught further using modern technologies and sent home to build stronger countries."We have to invest in people more than weapons," she stressed. "We have to come together and value people." Jolie made no reference to her son Maddox, who has reportedly been taking online classes from home since the pandemic struck. The actress visited the college campus in Seoul in November 2018 together with Maddox and her second child, Pax.
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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
- Written by Daily mail
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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source : Daily Mail
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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source : Geo TV 
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
- Written by Daily mail
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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source : Daily mail
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