Description: (Norwegian Diplomat, Political Scientist and Former State Secretary in the 'Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs')
Jan Egeland is a well-known Norwegian diplomat, political scientist, and humanitarian leader with an extensive professional history. He has occupied key positions including State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Nations Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Deputy Director at Human Rights Watch. Egeland has also served as Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross, Chair of Amnesty International Norway, and presently holds the role of Secretary General at the Norwegian Refugee Council. Furthermore, he is a professor at the University of Stavanger.