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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

Gender equality is more than just SDG 5 – it is a cross-cutting issue that encompasses all SDGs and an integral part of a just and inclusive society.

Gabriela Sellner

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations (Vienna), IAEA, UNIDO and CTBTO PrepCom

The equal inclusion of skills, experiences and needs of people of all genders makes our work more effective, our society more just and our world more sustainable.

Raphael Nägeli

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE, the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna

Closing the gender gap in education, including in STEM and space fields, is necessary to uplift women and girls across the globe.

Aarti Holla-Maini

Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

The legal profession, and particularly international criminal justice, has a duty to reflect the principles it upholds, equality, dignity, and fairness. Gender equity is not an aspiration but an obligation.

Philippe Larochelle

President, International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA)

"In today’s turbulent times it is more important than ever to ensure that women’s voices are heard. We must play an equal part in shaping tomorrow’s world.

Farah Obaidullah

Founder & Director, The Ocean and Us

It is crucial to promote gender parity in efforts to prevent violent extremism.

Khalid Koser

Executive Director, Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund