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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
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
I will do my utmost to support the efforts of the IOs in Vienna in promoting gender equality and an equitable work-life balance in my capacity as head of the Permanent Mission of Japan.
Atsushi Kaifu
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna
To achieve equal rights for people of all genders on the move, we must work together on a global scale to accelerate progress towards gender equality and women and girls' empowerment.
Amy E. Pope
Director General, International Organization for Migration
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 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
Gender equality is not just a goal; it's a fundamental principle that should seamlessly integrate into every program and initiative. It adds immense value and should be a natural requirement, not a question.
Chege Ngugi
Africa Regional Director, ChildFund International
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