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
Eglantina Gjermeni

I believe that gender equality and women empowerment are key for a democratic, inclusive and sustainable society.

Eglantina Gjermeni
Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Albania to the International Organisations in Vienna
Rapulane Sydney Molekane

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
Natalia Kanem

I am honoured to be part of the International Gender Champions.

Natalia Kanem
Executive Director, UNFPA
Kamal Kishore

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Kamal Kishore
Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Head of UNDRR, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Elise Buckle

Women must be at the centre stage of decision-making to address the most pressing challenge humanity has ever faced: climate change. Climate change affects the whole world, not half of it.

Elise Buckle
President/CEO of Climate Bridges - Founder SHE Builds Bridges, Climate Bridges and SHE Builds Bridges
Chege Ngugi

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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About the IGC

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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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation

IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation

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

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

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

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

IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030

IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030