Arakan News Agency
Angelina Jolie has arrived in Myanmar for her first visit to the country. A press release issued on 29 July, said Jolie will carry out engagements in her capacity as Co-Founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative, and as UNHCR Special Envoy will carry out field visits to displaced people, including Rohingyas, in Myanmar’s conflict-affected states. She will also meet local people who are working on h…uman rights and inter-faith relations, and groups carrying out projects to promote women’s rights, voter education and participation ahead of the forthcoming elections. She will also meet the President and members of the government. Jolie said, “I am looking forward to meeting with many people including women’s groups, civil society, displaced people and youth, to learn first-hand from them about their concerns and hopes for the future of their country. With elections on the horizon in November it is an important moment for people to exercise their democratic rights and help to address the fundamental issues critical to a peaceful future,”
Source : bdnews24
