Important Norwegians in UN history

As a founding member of the United Nations, Norway has held several historic and important positions in the UN.

Here are a few of the most important former and current Norwegians in UN history.

First Secretary-General of the UN

First woman to address UN General Assembly

Mother of Sustainable Development

A life in humanitarian service

UN's first female Force Commander

UN's Special Envoy for Syria

UN's Special Coordinator for the Middle East