Angelina Jolie Dresses Down (Obviously) For Special Envoy Visit To Ecuador

Lest we forget that Angelina Jolie has other functions than being the wearer of a big old engagement ring, here are some pictures of the actress wearing her humanitarian hat (N.B. this is not a real hat, just a metaphorical one) and visiting Ecuador in her role as a Special Envoy of the United Nations.

Angelina was recently promoted from Goodwill Ambassador to Special Envoy after over a decade of work and numerous visits on behalf of the organisation. She is now expected "to focus on large-scale crises resulting in the mass displacement of people, to undertake advocacy and represent UNHCR and Mr Guterres [the UN High Commissioner for Refugees] at the diplomatic level" which seems to be a long way of saying "she is now responsible for actual diplomacy as well as awareness raising and photo opportunities".

While visiting the country, Jolie met with refugees who had fled to Ecuador from Colombia. Oh, and in case you were here for a comment on her outfit (not an unreasonable expectation given MyDaily is largely devoted to fashion):

You don't go to see a community of vulnerable people struggling with basic human rights issues and with limited access to resources while wearing a massive diamond ring and a couture dress so Angelina stuck to an all-black vest and jeans ensemble with a pair of sturdy wellies and a handy rucksack.