Born in Norway in 1861, Fridtjof Nansen was a scientist, polar explorer, diplomat, statesman and humanist, with a deep compassion for his fellow human beings....
GENEVA, October 3 (UNHCR) -- The UN refugee agency paid lavish tribute on Monday night to award-winning American actress Angelina Jolie and Yemeni humanitarian aid...
The Nansen-Amundsen-Year In 2011 two anniversaries with great significance for Norway coincide. It is 150 years since the birth of Fridtjof Nansen and 100 years...
On Monday June, 20, 2011—World Refugee Day—the Women's Refugee Commission co-hosted the Nansen lecture, "The Changing Face of Displacement in the 21st Century," at the...
Alixandra Fazzina, British photo-journalist, is the 2010 winner of the annual Nansen Refugee Award hosted by the UNHCR. Ms. Fazzina was chosen for her tireless...