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International Gender Champions
A leadership network with over
000
Champions and
000
Alumni.
We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.
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
We consider gender equality not only as a hallmark of our policy and values, but also as a strategy to become more efficient, respectful and whole.
María Sebastián de Erice
Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Spain to UNOV and other International Organizations in Vienna
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
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Martha Helena Lopez
Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management, United Nations
I am proud to be an International Gender Champion. Applying a gender lens to all our work is essential to address effectively current global challenges.
Volker Türk
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Gender equity and empowerment are crucial to a sustainable world. The inclusion of diverse voices will be essential if we are to find creative solutions to the many challenges our world is facing.
Marie-Laure Salles
Director, The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
With the heightened state of armed conflict, as well as increasing socio economic and political disparities, attention must be given to ensure that the women, peace, and security agenda remains vital in...
Itonde Kakoma
President/CEO, Interpeace
About the IGC
Fifty per cent of the population
warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.
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Feminist Foreign and Development Policies: Rethinking Power, Justice and Global Solidarity
December 02, 2025
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong
Press Release: Make Climate COP Presidencies Gender-Balanced. A joint Appeal to the COP30 Parties
IGC Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons