American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt has filed for a name change in Los Angeles, listing the reason as personal; siblings Maddox and Zahara have published name-change notices. The family’s past conflict following the 2016 plane incident is referenced, with ongoing legal steps and public comment sought.
The 1951 Refugee Convention has shaped protections for millions, but fragmentation is rising amid record displacement. EU dialogue, U.S. policy shifts, and new consultations aim to reform protection by 2027.