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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

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 deeply honoured to embrace the role of International Gender Champion.

Tomoko Akane

President, International Criminal Court

We cannot address the global challenges of our time—ending poverty and hunger and protecting the environment—if gender inequalities persist.

Gerd Müller

Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization

For the goal of equality of opportunity for all gender identities to become a reality, we must promote such equality externally through the work our organizations do; internally through our organizational...

Birgit Poniatowski

Executive Director, International AIDS Society

Transitional justice processes require the strong engagement of women and anyone else who is targeted because of their gender.

Fernando Travesí

Executive Director, International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)