Angelina Jolie offers support, advice to women fearing abuse during the holidays

According to Angelina Jolie, what one can do to help a friend or co-worker suffering from abuse is to 'take it seriously and stand by them'. Photo: AFP

Angelina Jolie had words of advice and support for women who fear they will suffer more abuse during the holidays.

The Oscar winner, who is also special envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, believes that domestic and gender-based violence are not taken seriously enough, as per an exclusive interview with Harper’s Bazaar on Dec 7.