The Norwegian Refugee Council works across the country. Jan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, speaks to Becky Anderson about the lack of international support for Yemen's humanitarian crisis and … “This tragic event could have been less disastrous had barbed wire fencing not been erected encircling the camps,” said Jan Egeland, the secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council. By Jan Egeland – Secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council. 1. Hear our Secretary General Jan Egeland … Discover Jan Egeland's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council is on the ground in Yemen. Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Jan Egeland has been appointed Chair of an Independent Senior Advisory Panel on … Favorite. We provide food, water, shelter and education and we also have a legal assistance programme. In September 2015, Egeland was appointed by the UN Secretary-General as Special Adviser to the UN Special Envoy for Syria with a focus on humanitarian access and protection of civilians. In this conversation. 9 minutes Imane and her brothers attend catch-up classes at a local school run by the Norwegian Refugee Council. My name is Gillian Moyes. … He ended this role in December 2018. NRC was established in 1946 originally to supply food and clothing to the starving millions in a Europe devastated by war. This must be the wake-up call that European leaders need. The Norwegian Refugee Council warns that several violent conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo are adding up to a mega-crisis. 1 Jan Egeland: the man 2 Norwegian Refugee Council Interview, 2019 3 Jan Egeland: the song 4 The Video 5 Bonus videos: 5.1 Ylvis perform live at Viking Stadion for the Jan Egeland music video (9 June 2012) … He is the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council and former Special Adviser to the UN Special Envoy for Syria. The Norwegian Refugee Council’s Jan Egeland explains that without consistent education, Syrian refugee children risk becoming part of the lost generations – a phrase they have come to loathe. July 15, 2016. Despite the challenges that immigration poses, he remains optimistic about the progress the world has made and the power of democratic governments to find solutions. Jan Egeland, Secretary General, Norwegian Refugee Council weighs in on the Refugee Forum in Geneva. Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) argued that "this tragic event could have been less disastrous had barbed wire fencing not been erected encircling the camps. “Greece’s Moria refugee camp is a time bomb that has just gone off. We build partnerships with international organisations and national actors to protect lives, rights and livelihoods. Last year, we helped 1.5 million people. Press album: Jan Egeland in Cameroon. NRC.NO/NORCAP In Norway, there was rationing and many goods were in short supply. Jan Egeland doesn’t have all the answers to these issues, but he’s committed to figuring them out. Minette (38) and her family fled from Manyu and sought safety in Buea after their home was burned down. There were 11 million refugees in Europe after the Second World War. Jan Egeland has been Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) since August 2013. [12] NORCAP is a global provider of expertise to the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. 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