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

War, violent conflict, terrorism and violent extremism have differential and devastating consequences for women and girls.

Rasa Ostrauskaite

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

For democracy to be sustainable it requires involvement of all - regardless of gender, age, background or sexual orientation. It is essential that everyone has the opportunity to lead and to be heard.

Christian Grønbech-Jensen

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Denmark to the international organizations in Vienna

Our future is urban - and it must be equal. An adequate standard of living, including adequate housing and essential services, as well as equal access to land rights, are the foundation of gender equality.

Anacláudia Rossbach

Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN-Habitat

Women are half the world’s population, and economy.

Dominic O'Neill

Executive Director, The UN's Sanitation and Hygiene Fund

Meaningfully addressing gender inequality starts with understanding and recognizing all forms of gender stereotypes, stigma and discrimination.

Alix Vuillemin

Executive Director, Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice

AI governance must reflect and serve the full spectrum of human experience. Gender equality isn't an aspiration - it's a necessity for responsible technology development.

Maxime Stauffer

Co-CEO, Simon Institute for Longterm Governance