Angelina Jolie Endorses World Refugee Day

Never one to turn to humanitarian work, Angelina Jolie has recorded a public service announcement for World Refugee Day (June 20) to help raise awareness about the plight of millions of people at risk.The 33-year "Wanted" actress was originally committed to the work of the UN refugees during a February 2001 visit to war-torn Sierra Leone in West Africa, before shooting - across borders with Clive Owen.

"They survived the war, they survived displacement, they have survived rape, they have survived hunger and disease," said Angelina Jolie (who expects the twins with Brad Pitt this summer). "For those who survived and those who did not, we believe you this day."

In the PSA, Angelina Jolie, who serves as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Refugees, explains what life is like for millions around the globe and emotion scenes of refugees flash on the screen.

The actress and activist on Human Rights also plan to write an article for major American newspapers to coincide with Friday's day of action. (World Refugee Day will be marked by demonstrations around the world: London, Trafalgar Square is being converted into a replica Darfur village, the Coliseum in Rome will be lit with refugees and logo in Washington, DC, Chicago Bulls basketball player Luol Deng will receive humanitarian aid this year.)