A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

I am happy to be an International Gender Champion. I encourage other senior leaders to be part of this campaign for equality.

António Guterres

Secretary-General, United Nations

Gender equality is not about taking away rights that men and boys currently enjoy.

Natasha Meli Daudey

Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Malta in Vienna, Embassy/Permanent Mission of the Republic of Malta in Vienna

In a world and times of challenges, gender equality is the key to achieving our shared goals of peace, security, and development.

Ronen Shaul

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Israel to the IAEA and the CTBTO PrepCom

Gender equality is not peripheral to arms control; it is essential to building safer and more resilient societies.

Carina Solmirano

Head, Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat

We cannot address the global challenges of our time—ending poverty and hunger and protecting the environment—if gender inequalities persist.

Gerd Müller

Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Children and young people constitute half of the world’s population, yet they are often overlooked in decision-making processes.

Louise Thivant

Executive Director, Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project

It is crucial to promote gender parity in efforts to prevent violent extremism.

Khalid Koser

Executive Director, Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund