International Gender Champions
A leadership network that brings together female and male decision-makers to break down gender barriers.
Fifty per cent of the population warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.
We ALL support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge
Pledges
In addition to the Panel Parity Pledge, each Gender Champion makes two individual commitments specific to moving gender equality forward in their organization.
News
Meet the UN Working Group on the Issue of Discrimination Against Women in Law and in Practice
Listen to the five members of the UN Working Group and read their latest report presented at the Human Rights Council 38th sessions
Towards Gender Parity at UN 73rd General Assembly
Letter by International Gender Champion Miroslav Lajčák, President of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly calling for gender parity at UNGA elections next week
Gender Champion Michael Møller launches a campaign against casual sexism at UN Geneva
I say no to sexism. What about you?
Gender Champion Guy Ryder supports Harass Free Assemblies at the ILC
Let’s lead by making time’s up for harassment a reality: zero tolerance for harassment at the International Labour Conference.
Events
Women and Global Diplomacy
The UN Museum Geneva presents a temporary exhibition on Women and Global Diplomacy: From Peace Movements to the United Nations
What's on the gender agenda at HRC38
Annual Full Day of discussion on the rights of women and oral updates at the 38th session of the Human Rights Council.
Luminarium for Girls' Education
Unique exhibition on girls’ education involving a large temporary arts structure and a damaged classroom in the grounds of the Palais des Nations.