Angelina Jolie in IRAQ

In these photos released by the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie walks towards a makeshift camp northwest of Baghdad, Iraq, on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Jolie was on a day trip in Iraq to bring attention to the plight of displaced people within the country (around 3 million) and outside of Iraq (around 1.5 million).(AP Photo/Boris Heger)



In this photo released by the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie speaks with internally displaced people at a makeshift camp northwest of Baghdad, Iraq, on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Jolie was on a day trip in Iraq to bring attention to the plight of displaced people within the country (around 3 million) and outside of Iraq (around 1.5 million).(AP Photo/Boris Heger)



In this photo released by the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie speaks with an internally displaced boy at a makeshift camp northwest of Baghdad, Iraq, on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Jolie was on a day trip in Iraq to bring attention to the plight of displaced people within the country (around 3 million) and outside of Iraq (around 1.5 million).(AP Photo/Boris Heger)

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She really is an amazing woman. Words can't describe how passionate she is with these issues and how much work she invests as a UN ambassador. I'm so damn proud of her.

I think using your celebrity for causes such as refugees and children is so much more effective and meaningful than just going to store openings or clubs. She could be resting on her laurels, instead she is going to war zone areas trying to help and bring attention to refugees plight. If she can do this, certainly the rest of us can do something. Even if it is a donation or educating ourselves and enlightening others about these situations.