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Jan Egeland (born 12 September 1957) is a Norwegian diplomat, politician, and humanitarian leader. He is known for his work as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.

Early Life and Education

Jan Egeland was born in Stavanger, Norway. He studied at the University of Oslo, where he earned a degree in political science. He later attended the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Career

Egeland began his career in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he held various positions. He was appointed as the State Secretary in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1990 to 1997.

In 2003, Egeland was appointed as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. During his tenure, he was involved in coordinating international relief efforts for various crises, including the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

Humanitarian Work

Egeland has been a prominent figure in international humanitarian work. He has served as the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, where he has focused on issues related to refugees and internally displaced persons.

Awards and Recognition

Jan Egeland has received numerous awards for his contributions to humanitarian efforts, including the Nansen Refugee Award and the Four Freedoms Award.

Personal Life

Egeland is married and has two children. He is known for his commitment to humanitarian causes and his advocacy for human rights.

References

External Links

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 | name = Jan Egeland
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 | caption = Jan Egeland in 2015
 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1957|09|12}}
-| birth_place = Stavanger, Norway
+| birth_place = [[Stavanger]], [[Norway]]
-| nationality = Norwegian
+| nationality = [[Norwegian]]
-| occupation = Diplomat, Politician
+| occupation = [[Diplomat]], [[politician]], [[humanitarian]]
-| known_for = Humanitarian work, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs
+| known_for = [[United Nations]] Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs
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-'''Jan Egeland''' (born 12 September 1957) is a prominent Norwegian diplomat, political scientist, and humanitarian leader. He is widely recognized for his extensive work in international diplomacy and humanitarian efforts, particularly during his tenure as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator from 2003 to 2006.
+'''Jan Egeland''' (born 12 September 1957) is a [[Norwegian]] [[diplomat]], [[politician]], and [[humanitarian]] leader. He is known for his work as the [[United Nations]] Under-Secretary-General for [[Humanitarian Affairs]] and [[Emergency Relief Coordinator]].
 == Early Life and Education ==
-Jan Egeland was born in [[Stavanger]], Norway. He pursued his higher education at the [[University of Oslo]], where he studied political science. Egeland furthered his education at the [[Johns Hopkins University]] School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C., where he specialized in international relations.
+Jan Egeland was born in [[Stavanger]], [[Norway]]. He studied at the [[University of Oslo]], where he earned a degree in [[political science]]. He later attended the [[Kennedy School of Government]] at [[Harvard University]].
 == Career ==
+Egeland began his career in the [[Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], where he held various positions. He was appointed as the [[State Secretary]] in the [[Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] from 1990 to 1997.
-=== Early Career ===
+In 2003, Egeland was appointed as the [[United Nations]] Under-Secretary-General for [[Humanitarian Affairs]] and [[Emergency Relief Coordinator]]. During his tenure, he was involved in coordinating international relief efforts for various crises, including the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami]].
-Egeland began his career in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he held various positions. He was involved in peace negotiations and conflict resolution efforts, particularly in the Middle East and Central America.
-=== United Nations ===
-In 2003, Egeland was appointed as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in coordinating international responses to humanitarian crises, including the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami]] and the [[Darfur conflict]].
-Egeland was known for his outspoken advocacy for increased humanitarian aid and his efforts to bring attention to "forgotten crises" around the world. He emphasized the importance of timely and effective humanitarian response and worked to improve the coordination among various UN agencies and non-governmental organizations.
-=== Post-UN Career ===
+== Humanitarian Work ==
-After leaving the United Nations, Egeland continued his work in humanitarian affairs. He served as the Director of the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and later became the Secretary General of the [[Norwegian Refugee Council]], where he focused on issues related to refugees and internally displaced persons.
+Egeland has been a prominent figure in international [[humanitarian]] work. He has served as the Secretary General of the [[Norwegian Refugee Council]], where he has focused on issues related to [[refugees]] and [[internally displaced persons]].
-== Contributions and Legacy ==
+== Awards and Recognition ==
-Jan Egeland is credited with raising global awareness about humanitarian issues and advocating for the rights of vulnerable populations. His leadership in the UN and other organizations has had a lasting impact on international humanitarian policies and practices.
+Jan Egeland has received numerous awards for his contributions to [[humanitarian]] efforts, including the [[Nansen Refugee Award]] and the [[Four Freedoms Award]].
 == Personal Life ==
-Egeland is married and has two children. He is known for his dedication to humanitarian causes and his commitment to improving the lives of those affected by conflict and disaster.
+Egeland is married and has two children. He is known for his commitment to [[humanitarian]] causes and his advocacy for [[human rights]].
-== Also see ==
+== See Also ==
 * [[United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]]
 * [[Norwegian Refugee Council]]
-* [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami]]
+* [[Humanitarian Aid]]
-* [[Darfur conflict]]
+== References ==
+* [https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/profiles/jan-egeland United Nations Profile]
+* [https://www.nrc.no/who-we-are/nrc-in-brief/ Norwegian Refugee Council]
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+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/profiles/jan-egeland United Nations Profile]
+* [https://www.nrc.no/who-we-are/nrc-in-brief/ Norwegian Refugee Council]
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Egeland, Jan}}
+[[Category:1957 births]]
+[[Category:Living people]]
 [[Category:Norwegian diplomats]]
 [[Category:Norwegian politicians]]
+[[Category:Norwegian humanitarians]]
+[[Category:University of Oslo alumni]]
+[[Category:Harvard Kennedy School alumni]]
 [[Category:United Nations officials]]
-[[Category:1957 births]]
-[[Category:Living people]]