International Gender Champions

A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.

António Guterres

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
Susan Eckey

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
Matteo Fachinotti

In order to address today’s challenges, we need the very best people. Increasing gender equality and opportunities for women means giving ourselves the means to be effective, fair, and impactful.

Matteo Fachinotti
Ambassador, Resident Representative to the IAEA and Permanent Representative to the CTBTO PrepCom, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE, the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna
Karla I. Quintana Osuna

Gender equality is not only about opening doors for women, it is about reshaping the house so that no one is ever left outside

Karla I. Quintana Osuna
Head, Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic
Christian F. Saunders

The fact that gender equality, which is a human right, is still an issue today is indefensible! Gender equality has long been recognized as an essential element to the sustainable development of our societies,...

Christian F. Saunders
Under Secretary-General, Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OSCSEA)
Hilary Power

We all have a role to play – personally and professionally – to ensure a safe, inclusive and equitable world in which women and girls can thrive and live out their full potential.

Hilary Power
UN Geneva Director, Human Rights Watch
Jean-Pierre Reymond

Climate change is a global challenge that affects all humanity. But not equally and disproportionately women.

Jean-Pierre Reymond
Executive Director, 2050Today
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Fifty per cent of the population warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.

We ALL support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge and set two personal commitments to break down gender barriers.

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Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched

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IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

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