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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

Advancing gender equality strengthens societies as a whole – democracy, stability, and economic well-being. Neither steps backward nor backlashes can be afforded in gender equality.

Nina Vaskunlahti

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Finland to the International Organizations in Vienna

Gender equality is a human right, which must ensure the same rights to all. This makes our societies richer, stronger and more secure.

Carl Hallergård

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Delegation of the European Union to the International Organisations in Vienna

I am inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Bahai elder Abdu'l Baha, who wrote: 'The world of humanity is possessed of two wings – the male and female.

Musonda Mumba

Secretary-General, Convention on Wetlands

Achieving gender equality is about unlocking the full potential of humanity. It is economically prudent; we cannot afford to sideline the talent and skills of half the population.

Andreas Persbo

Director, One Earth Future Austria - Open Nuclear Network

Gender equality is at the heart of CARE's mission. For more than 20 years we have been working to address power relations, to build women's and girls' agency, and to transform structures.

Reintje van Haeringen

CEO, CARE Nederland

Gender Equality is the Responsibility of us all.

Raphael Kariuki

Regional Director, Terre des Hommes Netherlands