Angelina Jolie is in Rwanda on a visit reportedly linked to her long-standing humanitarian and advocacy work for refugees.
According to available information, Jolie is expected to visit the Nyabiheke Refugee Camp, which is located in Gatsibo District and hosts thousands of refugees, the majority of whom are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, Angelina Jolie is one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses. She is the daughter of acclaimed actor Jon Voight and actress Marcheline Bertrand.
Jolie rose to international fame through blockbuster films such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Salt, and Maleficent. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Awards and several Golden Globe Awards.
Beyond her acting career, Jolie has built a strong reputation as a humanitarian. In 2001, she was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and was later elevated to the role of Special Envoy in 2012.
This is not Jolie’s first visit to Rwanda. In March 2013, she travelled to Kigali alongside William Hague as part of a global campaign to combat sexual violence against women and girls in conflict zones, particularly in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
During that visit, Jolie and Hague toured the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where they paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
After touring the memorial, Jolie said she was deeply moved by what she had witnessed, describing the experience as “moving” and emotionally powerful.
The Nyabiheke Refugee Camp currently hosts 12,134 refugees, most of whom fled conflict and insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Jolie’s latest visit underscores her continued commitment to refugee issues and humanitarian advocacy around the world.