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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

Gender equality is more than just SDG 5 – it is a cross-cutting issue that encompasses all SDGs and an integral part of a just and inclusive society.

Gabriela Sellner

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations (Vienna), IAEA, UNIDO and CTBTO PrepCom

A society is only truly transformed when its women are educated and empowered.

Rapulane Sydney Molekane

Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Vienna , Embassy and Permanent Representation of the Republic of South Africa to Austria

Gender equality must become a reality within my lifetime. Ideally all over the planet. Otherwise we are only seeing half the sky. Whatever I can contribute to that, I will attempt to do.

Monika Froehler

CEO, Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

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 and the rights of girls and women has been a core pillar of the United Nations Foundation’s work since its founding.

Elizabeth Cousens

President and CEO, United Nations Foundation

I am personally convinced that gender equality makes ICCT a more effective and relevant organisation externally, and a better place to work in internally.

Thomas Renard

Director, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT)