Inger Lise Husoy

Overview

Inger Lise Husøy born Rauma, Romsdal, Norway January 30, 1957. Norwegian labor leader; member of parliament, 1997-2001. Leader of No to Atomic Weapons, 2002-03; leader of Norwegian Burma Committee, supporting democracy, 2006-13. Opposed Norwegian participation in NATO bombing of Kosovo.

Quotations

"In my opinion the boycott [of Iraq] is inhumane, immoral and a human rights violation. UNICEF estimates 5,000-6,000 children under five die monthly due to sanctions." (in Parliament, Feb. 10, 1999; photo Norwegian Parliament)