ANGELINA JOLIE WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2009 MESSAGE

For this years World Refugee Day on June 20th UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador actress Angelina Jolie recorded a public service announcement (PSA) to draw attention to the plight of the millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes because of war or persecution. more UNHCR video : ________________________________________ _______________ JUNE 20, 2009: World Refugee Day 2009 “Real People, Real Needs“ - refugees are individuals with real needs, just like you and me.“ For the more than 34 million people of concern to UNHCR, a shortage or lack of the essentials of life - clean water, food, sanitation, shelter, health care and protection from violence and abuse - means that every day can be a struggle just to survive. Real People, Real Needs This year, with the world economic crisis threatening to slash aid budgets and amid enormous global uncertainty, we need to ensure refugees are not forgotten. That’s why the theme for