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⇱ Michelle Delaney – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)


👁 Michelle Delaney

Michelle Delaney

Communication Director

Email: michelle@prio.org

Mobile phone: +47 941 65 579

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Michelle Delaney is Communication Director at PRIO. She is responsible for the Institute's public communication, branding and visibility, as well as managing the Communication Department. She has over 25 year international communication experience spanning Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States.

Michelle spent a decade managing communication for the United Nations, including in multiple conflict settings such as South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Myanmar. She also worked at UN headquarters in New York, as a media specialist for two Under-Secretary Generals of Humanitarian Affairs.

From 2016 to 2022, Michelle worked as the Senior Media Adviser to Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, and a leading global humanitarian leader.

Michelle holds a holds a Master's Degree in International Communications and Development from City University London. She speaks English and Norwegian.

She has been Communication Director at PRIO since 2022.

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Wednesday, 18 Mar 2026
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: PRIO Director’s list announced

Today PRIO's Director announced her list for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Thursday, 18 Sep 2025
Nobel Peace Prize 2025: PRIO Director’s updated list announced

The Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Nina Græger, announced her updated list today for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

Tuesday, 5 Aug 2025
Survey shows rise in war fears among Norwegians

Anxiety among Norwegians about the state of global peace and security continues to grow, according to a new survey released by PRIO.

Monday, 9 Jun 2025
New data shows conflict at historic high as U.S. signals retreat from world stage

The world is experiencing a surge in violence not seen since the post-World War II era. 2024 marked a grim new record: the highest number of state-based armed conflicts in over seven decades.

Monday, 10 Mar 2025
Norwegian research foundations develop new technology for studying war crimes against Ukraine

PRIO and NORSAR, both Norway-based research foundations, today announced a joint effort to use cutting-edge sensor technology for uncovering and analysing war crimes in Ukraine.

Tuesday, 28 Jan 2025
PRIO Director's 2025 Nobel Peace Prize List

The Director of PRIO, Henrik Urdal, announced his list today for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, with Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms topping the list.

Friday, 11 Oct 2024
Statement on Nobel Peace Prize Announcement by PRIO Director Henrik Urdal

“Today’s Nobel Peace Prize award to Nihon Hidankyo comes at a crucial time when countries are modernizing their nuclear arsenals, and threats of use by traditional and emerging nuclear powers are alarmingly on the rise."

Thursday, 3 Oct 2024
Nobel Peace Prize 2024: PRIO Director’s Updated List Announced

The Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Henrik Urdal, announced his updated list for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize today, with election observers topping the list.

Thursday, 8 Aug 2024
Great Fear Among Norwegians of World War, Survey Shows

In a survey carried out for the Peace Research Institute Oslo, 41 per cent of people questioned in Norway believe it is likely that a new world war will break out within 10 years. Just as alarming, 55 per cent anticipate a new armed conflict in Europe.

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023
Afghanistan Ranks Bottom of Global Index on Women’s Status

Afghanistan ranks worst of 177 countries in terms of the status of women, according to this year’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index launched today in New York.

Work positions
2022–
Communication DirectorPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
2016–2022
Senior Media Adviser to the Secretary GeneralNorwegian Refugee Council
2011–2015
Communication AdviserUnited Nations (UNOCHA)
2009–2011
Communication and Coordination LeadUnited Nations Asia Pacific
2006–2008
Media OfficerUnited Nations Development Programme Sierra Leone
2003–2006
Publication ManagerSmurfit Publishing
2000–2001
Marketing SpecialistPermanent TSB Bank
1997–1998
Communication AssistantAcco Brands