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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
A better future demands bolder action on equity and inclusion. Championing gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and education have been a constant in my personal and professional life.
Olga Sauma
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy of Costa Rica in Austria
The eradication of impediments obstructing the advancement of women and girls towards the complete realization of their autonomy and rights constitutes a significant challenge, which mobilizes individuals...
Alex Wetzig
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Chile to the International Organizations in Vienna
I am deeply honoured to embrace the role of International Gender Champion.
Tomoko Akane
President, International Criminal Court
Equal rights and opportunity for women and girls are essential for social justice to prevail and key to productive, resilient economies.
Gilbert F. Houngbo
Director-General, International Labour Organization
In essence, gender equality lies at the heart of democracy, human rights, peace, just societies, and well-balanced power relations.
Stephanie Fenkart
Director, International Institute for Peace
AI governance must reflect and serve the full spectrum of human experience. Gender equality isn't an aspiration - it's a necessity for responsible technology development.
Maxime Stauffer
Co-CEO, Simon Institute for Longterm Governance
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong
Press Release: Make Climate COP Presidencies Gender-Balanced. A joint Appeal to the COP30 Parties
IGC Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons