A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

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

Only a woman empowered with knowledge and skills can overcome the existing limiting social and gender norms and realize her full potential.

Melita Župevc

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the UN, OSCE and other International Organisations in Vienna

In a world and times of challenges, gender equality is the key to achieving our shared goals of peace, security, and development.

Ronen Shaul

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Israel to the IAEA and the CTBTO PrepCom

Gender equality is not a zero-sum game.

Pernille Fenger

Director, UNFPA Representation Office in Geneva

Gender equality is not only a legal and moral imperative; it is a human right. It also leads to effective, resilient and fair organizations, as well as peaceful and inclusive societies.

Fabricio Guariglia

Director, The Hague Office, International Development Law Organization (IDLO)

Returning recently from a delegation to Palestine, I carry the testimony of women in Gaza—each surviving the unthinkable, each extraordinary.

Maria Butler

Executive Director, Nobel Women’s Initiative

Gender equality is not only a moral imperative but a fundamental right; achieving it requires concrete actions, not just good intention or declarations.

Dr. Carlos María Correa

Executive Director, South Centre