Jan Egeland

Jan Egeland is the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council and comments on the humanitarian situation in Iran.

Dagens Nyheter·Sweden· 2026-05-31

Jan Egeland is the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, emphasizing Israel's responsibility to provide food for civilians.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-03-03

Jan Egeland is the secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, who commented on the humanitarian crisis in Kordofan.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-01-23

Jan Egeland is the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, warning about the dire situation in Gaza.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-11-18

Jan Egeland expressed hope that the CMCC's control would improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2025-11-08

Jan Egeland is the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council and condemned the attacks on civilians in El Fasher.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2025-11-01

Jan Egeland is the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council and condemned the attacks on civilians in El Fasher.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2025-10-31

Jan Egeland described the situation in el-Fasher as catastrophic and the worst place on Earth.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-10-30

Jan Egeland is the secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council and voiced alarm about the situation in El Fasher.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-10-27

Jan Egeland emphasizes the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and the need for aid.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2025-10-19

Jan Egeland, the group’s secretary general, called on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal quickly.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-10-02

Jan Egeland, secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council and one of the world’s most experienced relief workers, described the situation in Sudan as a civilization at absolute breaking point.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-09-19

Joseph Kony answered journalists' questions following a meeting with UN humanitarian chief Jan Egeland.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-09-09

Jan Egeland was the UN humanitarian chief who met with Joseph Kony in 2006.

The Standard·Kenya· 2025-09-09

Jan Egeland criticized the method of air-dropping humanitarian aid in Gaza after a visit last year.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2025-07-27

Jan Egeland criticized the method of air-dropping humanitarian aid in Gaza after a visit last year.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2025-07-25

Jan Egeland, the secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, stated that their supplies were exhausted and staff were starving.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2025-07-23

Jan Egeland expressed frustration over the obstruction of aid to Gaza.

Al Ittihad·United Arab Emirates· 2025-07-23

Jan Egeland, Secretary General of NRC, reported that their last supplies had been distributed and nothing was left.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2025-07-23

Jan Egeland announced that the supplies of the Norwegian Refugee Council have run out and some of its employees are starving.

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·Slovakia· 2025-07-23

Jan Egeland is the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council and has stated that the relocation will have dramatic consequences for the residents.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2025-07-22

Jan Egeland visited Cabo Delgado this month and described the situation in northern Mozambique as a neglected crisis.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-06-25

Jan Egeland is the executive director of the Norwegian Refugee Council, expressing concerns about the involvement of for-profit contractors in aid distribution.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-06-21

Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, emphasized the need for more resources to continue humanitarian efforts.

Al Ittihad·United Arab Emirates· 2025-06-12

Jan Egeland warned that many governments are drastically cutting their support for refugees while increasing defense spending.

El Nacional·Venezuela· 2025-06-12

Jan Egeland criticized the humanitarian aid system in Gaza, comparing it to 'The Hunger Games'.

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·Montenegro· 2025-06-12

Jan Egeland expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·Montenegro· 2025-06-12

Jan Egeland, the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, expressed deep concern about the operational model of the American aid fund.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2025-06-11

Jan Egeland expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·Serbia· 2025-06-10

Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, expressed shock at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-06-08