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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

“Our goal must be to fully achieve gender equality and to foster women empowerment at all levels and fora.

Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mexico, Embassy of Mexico to Austria / Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organizations in Vienna

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

I am committed to a culture of inclusivity and diversity at INTERPOL.

Valdecy Urquiza

Secretary General, INTERPOL

In essence, gender equality lies at the heart of democracy, human rights, peace, just societies, and well-balanced power relations.

Stephanie Fenkart

Director, International Institute for Peace

Gender justice is not just an issue for women; men too must step up, and sometimes step aside, in favour of equality and justice.

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein

President and CEO, International Peace Institute