International Gender Champions

A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.

António Guterres

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
Susan Eckey

Upholding women's and girls' rights must be on our mind and in our actions every day, everywhere.

Susan Eckey
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Norwegian Embassy and Permanent Mission of Norway to the International Organizations in Vienna
Matteo Fachinotti

In order to address today’s challenges, we need the very best people. Increasing gender equality and opportunities for women means giving ourselves the means to be effective, fair, and impactful.

Matteo Fachinotti
Ambassador, Resident Representative to the IAEA and Permanent Representative to the CTBTO PrepCom, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE, the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna
Ghada Fathi Waly

Women and men are differently affected by the complex challenges of drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism.

Ghada Fathi Waly
Director-General/Executive Director, United Nations Office at Vienna/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Sameer Chauhan

Involving women and young girls in the development of technology-driven tools and solutions is essential for building a more equitable society.

Sameer Chauhan
Director, United Nations International Computing Centre
Niamh Leinwather

In 2024, we have still not broken the glass ceiling. It is high time that we make real progress. We need to strengthen and support women throughout their careers.

Niamh Leinwather
Secretary General, Vienna International Arbitral Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
Joseph François

Real gender equality starts with assessing the gap.

Joseph François
Managing Director and Professor of International Economics, World Trade Institute, University of Bern
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About the IGC

Fifty per cent of the population warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.

We ALL support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge and set two personal commitments to break down gender barriers.

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Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched

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IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

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