Helen Pörtner (RCN ’16-’18)
Bringing Climate Justice and Human Rights to the International Court of Justice The connection between Human Rights and the Climate Crisis has become clearly visible for anyone who cares to see it. However, in international climate action treaties there is still a lack of language that emphasizes the immediate danger to Human Rights, especially [...]
New Members of Our Board
On April 17th, the Annual Council Meeting at UWC Red Cross Nordic confirmed Charlotte Nordstrøm, Hilde Sandvik and Logan Tatangmo Tikombouo as new members of our Board. We welcome them to join us. Thanks to Liv Ronglan, Astrid Søgnen and Alejandro Quecedo del Val for their service for our College, as outgoing representatives. Latest News . [...]
Lifting the Value of Exploration in School
Three of our students, Kamilla Engebretsen, Johan Reeh and Omar Ali Ahmed have been selected amongst the 20 national finalists finals for Young Researchers. Each in their way they have used this occasion to explore a chosen issue in depth, approaching it with imagination and rigour. The competition is an excellent occasion to [...]
We are all interconnected – Visit by Minister Dag Inge Ulstein.
The Minister of Development, Dag Inge Ulstein paid us a virtual visit today. He took part in the Geography class and followed up with a conversation with our students Abdullah Murad Farea - Yemen, Tum Toek - Cambodia, Mabel Vo - USA and Princess Ottoo - Ghana. Minister Ulstein informed about the challenging [...]
We Run in Solidarity
Seeland Triathlon has given us 9200 NOK as a donation for clothing and footwear for our runners. This is a boost for an active group who has kept it up, come frost, sleet or rain. The funds will be used towards ensuring that all will have appropriate clothing and footwear, regardless of their [...]
Dorothy Dix (RCN 1996-1998)
Making Ideals Reality: Creating Better Futures For Children In My Home Community Dorothy Dix (UWC Red Cross Nordic, 1996-1998) was born into poverty in Zimbabwe. She relied on handouts throughout her childhood but after showing potential at a local school in Zimbabwe, she was given the opportunity to study at UWC Red Cross [...]