A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

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

As a founding member of the Italian Women Diplomats Association, I have been a strong advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment throughout my career.

Debora Lepre

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organizations in Vienna

In a world and times of challenges, gender equality is the key to achieving our shared goals of peace, security, and development.

Ronen Shaul

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Israel to the IAEA and the CTBTO PrepCom

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

Natalia Kanem

Executive Director, UNFPA

"I welcome the opportunity to be an International Gender Champion and take part in this important network to address global challenges for gender equality.

Győrgy Molnár

Ambassador, Head of Secretariat, The Wassenaar Arrangement

When one woman breaks a barrier, she doesn’t just create a path for herself—she opens the door for countless others to rise, lead with strength, courage, dignity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Iris Van der Veken

Executive Director & Secretary General, Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030)

As Director of CAGI, I will ensure that there is no gender bias in our work, publications and projects as well as gender parity and equal treatment among the staff, while promoting work-family life balance.

Yannick Roulin

Director, Ambassador, Centre d'Accueil de la Genève Internationale