Background
Egeland, Jan was born on September 12, 1957 in Stravanger, Norway.
Egeland, Jan was born on September 12, 1957 in Stravanger, Norway.
Master of Arts in Political Science, University Oslo.
Head of development studies Henry Dunant Institute. Director International Department Norwegian Red Cross. State secretary Norwegian Ministry Foreign Affairs, 1990—1997.
Secretary- general's special advisory on Columbia United Nations, 1999—2002, under secretary general for humanitarian affairs, emergency relief coordinator, 2003—2006. Secretary general Norwegian Red Cross, 2002—2003. Director Norwegian Institute International Affairs, since 2007.
Chair Amnesty International, Norway. Vice-chair International Executive Committee of Amnesty International. Active participant in a number of peace processes.
Co-initiated and co-organized the Norwegian channel between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), 1992. Director Norwegian facilitation of the United Nations-led peace talks leading up to ceasefire agreement between Government Guatemala and the Unidad Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca guerillas signed in Oslo, 1997.
Chairman Amnesty International Norway. Vice chairman International Executive Committee Amnesty International.
Married Anne Kristin Sydnes. 2 children.