Nascido na Noruega, em 1861, Fridtjof Nansen era um cientista, explorador polar, diplomata, estadista e humanista, com uma profunda compaixão por seus semelhantes.
Nansen tornou-se um pioneiro no campo da ciência aplicada com um grande interesse em zoologia, biologia marinha, oceanografia, geologia, antropologia e sociologia.
Embora ainda em seus vinte anos, Nansen liderou a primeira travessia da Groenlândia em esquis em 1888, no que era para ser a primeira de muitas aventuras de exploração. Sua busca pelo conhecimento levou-o para o Ártico e da Antártida e, em 1893, ele partiu em uma viagem de três anos Ártico a bordo do Fram. Como a embarcação derivou imensamente forte através do gelo, Nansen e um companheiro correu para o Pólo Norte, chegando mais perto do que qualquer outra pessoa tinha sido anteriormente.
Sua capacidade intelectual não foi menos surpreendente. Com a idade de 26 ele completou uma tese de doutorado sobre o sistema nervoso central humano. Mas Nansen também é amplamente lembrado e elogiado por seu trabalho pioneiro em favor dos refugiados.
Em 1920, logo após o fim da Primeira Guerra Mundial, Nansen foi nomeado presidente da delegação norueguês para a Liga de Genebra das Nações, uma posição que ocupou até sua morte, em 1930. Ele logo foi encarregado da tarefa da Liga primeira grande humanitário - a repatriação de 450.000 prisioneiros de guerra. Ele foi bem sucedido por conseguir o apoio dos governos e agências voluntárias.
Reconhecido como um líder carismático, Nansen foi em 1921 nomeado o primeiro Alto Comissário para os Refugiados da Liga. Ele imediatamente se comprometeu a formidável tarefa de ajudar a repatriar centenas de milhares de refugiados, bem como ajudá-los a adquirir o estatuto legal e alcançar independência econômica.
Nansen reconheceu que um dos refugiados principais problemas enfrentados foi a falta de documentos de identificação internacionalmente reconhecidos, o que complicou o seu pedido de asilo. O visionário norueguês introduziu o chamado "passaporte Nansen", que foi o primeiro instrumento jurídico utilizado para a proteção internacional dos refugiados.
A Cruz Vermelha Internacional e um número de governos, então, pediu-lhe para organizar um programa de alívio para milhões de vítimas da fome russa de 1921-1922. Por seu trabalho crucial, Nansen foi agraciado com o Prêmio Nobel da Paz em 1922. O prêmio em dinheiro foi usado para prestar assistência humanitária na Ucrânia.
Ele estava envolvido nas negociações que levaram ao Tratado de Lausanne de 1923 entre os governos grego e turco. Mais tarde, ele tentou ajudar a encontrar uma solução para a crise armênio.
Durante seu mandato como Alto Comissário, Nansen estabelecer um padrão elevado para a ação em prol dos refugiados e foi um exemplo para todos aqueles que trabalham para causas humanitárias.
Nansen trabalhou incansavelmente em prol dos refugiados, enfrentando contratempos ao lado dos triunfos. Ele ficou triste com a evidência da indiferença humana para o sofrimento dos outros. Ele disse uma vez que "os refugiados que foram consideradas como um fardo insuportável seria constituído por uma grande riqueza". Mas essa crença apaixonada no potencial de cada homem e mulher não foi sempre compartilhado.
Nansen morreu em 1930 com a idade de 69. ACNUR estabeleceu o Prêmio Nansen em sua honra em 1954. Ela é dada a uma pessoa ou grupo para o excelente serviço da causa dos refugiados. Fridtjof Nansen foi votado norueguês do Desenvolvimento do Milênio para o povo da Noruega em 2000.
Enviado por UNHCRCentralEurope em 10/10/2011
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.
Nansen became a pioneer in the field of applied science with a keen interest in zoology, marine biology, oceanography, geology, anthropology and sociology.
While still in his twenties, Nansen led the first crossing of Greenland on skis in 1888 in what was to be the first of many adventures of exploration. His quest for knowledge led him to the Arctic and the Antartic and in 1893 he set off on a three-year Arctic journey aboard the Fram. As the immensely strong vessel drifted through the ice, Nansen and a companion made a dash for the North Pole, coming closer than any other person had previously been.
His intellectual ability was no less astonishing. By the age of 26 he had completed a doctoral thesis on the human central nervous system. But Nansen is also widely remembered and praised for his pioneering work on behalf of refugees.
In 1920, shortly after the end of World War I, Nansen was appointed chairman of the Norwegian delegation to the Geneva-based League of Nations, a position he held until his death in 1930. He was soon put in charge of the League's first large-scale humanitarian task -- the repatriation of 450,000 prisoners of war. He succeeded by enlisting the support of governments and voluntary agencies.
Recognized as a charismatic leader, Nansen was in 1921 appointed the first High Commissioner for Refugees by the League. He immediately undertook the formidable task of helping repatriate hundreds of thousands of refugees as well as helping them to acquire legal status and attain economic independence.
Nansen recognized that one of the main problems refugees faced was their lack of internationally recognized identification papers, which in turn complicated their request for asylum. The Norwegian visionary introduced the so-called "Nansen passport," which was the first legal instrument used for the international protection of refugees.
The International Red Cross and a number of governments then asked him to organize a relief programme for millions of victims of the Russian Famine of 1921-1922. For his crucial work, Nansen was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922. The prize money was used to provide humanitarian assistance in the Ukraine.
He was involved in the negotiations which led to the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne between the Greek and Turkish governments. He later tried to help find a solution to the Armenian crisis.
During his tenure as High Commissioner, Nansen set a high standard for action on behalf of refugees and was an example to all those working for humanitarian causes.
Nansen worked tirelessly on behalf of refugees, facing setbacks alongside the triumphs. He was saddened by the evidence of human indifference to the suffering of others. He once said that "the refugees who were regarded as an intolerable burden would comprise a rich asset." But this passionate belief in the potential of every man and woman was not always shared.
Nansen died in 1930 at the age of 69. UNHCR established the Nansen Refugee Award in his honour in 1954. It is given to a person or group for outstanding service in the cause of refugees. Fridtjof Nansen was voted Norwegian of the Millennium by the people of Norway in 2000.
Nansen became a pioneer in the field of applied science with a keen interest in zoology, marine biology, oceanography, geology, anthropology and sociology.
While still in his twenties, Nansen led the first crossing of Greenland on skis in 1888 in what was to be the first of many adventures of exploration. His quest for knowledge led him to the Arctic and the Antartic and in 1893 he set off on a three-year Arctic journey aboard the Fram. As the immensely strong vessel drifted through the ice, Nansen and a companion made a dash for the North Pole, coming closer than any other person had previously been.
His intellectual ability was no less astonishing. By the age of 26 he had completed a doctoral thesis on the human central nervous system. But Nansen is also widely remembered and praised for his pioneering work on behalf of refugees.
In 1920, shortly after the end of World War I, Nansen was appointed chairman of the Norwegian delegation to the Geneva-based League of Nations, a position he held until his death in 1930. He was soon put in charge of the League's first large-scale humanitarian task -- the repatriation of 450,000 prisoners of war. He succeeded by enlisting the support of governments and voluntary agencies.
Recognized as a charismatic leader, Nansen was in 1921 appointed the first High Commissioner for Refugees by the League. He immediately undertook the formidable task of helping repatriate hundreds of thousands of refugees as well as helping them to acquire legal status and attain economic independence.
Nansen recognized that one of the main problems refugees faced was their lack of internationally recognized identification papers, which in turn complicated their request for asylum. The Norwegian visionary introduced the so-called "Nansen passport," which was the first legal instrument used for the international protection of refugees.
The International Red Cross and a number of governments then asked him to organize a relief programme for millions of victims of the Russian Famine of 1921-1922. For his crucial work, Nansen was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922. The prize money was used to provide humanitarian assistance in the Ukraine.
He was involved in the negotiations which led to the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne between the Greek and Turkish governments. He later tried to help find a solution to the Armenian crisis.
During his tenure as High Commissioner, Nansen set a high standard for action on behalf of refugees and was an example to all those working for humanitarian causes.
Nansen worked tirelessly on behalf of refugees, facing setbacks alongside the triumphs. He was saddened by the evidence of human indifference to the suffering of others. He once said that "the refugees who were regarded as an intolerable burden would comprise a rich asset." But this passionate belief in the potential of every man and woman was not always shared.
Nansen died in 1930 at the age of 69. UNHCR established the Nansen Refugee Award in his honour in 1954. It is given to a person or group for outstanding service in the cause of refugees. Fridtjof Nansen was voted Norwegian of the Millennium by the people of Norway in 2000.
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