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

Gender equality is not about taking away rights that men and boys currently enjoy.

Natasha Meli Daudey

Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Malta in Vienna, Embassy/Permanent Mission of the Republic of Malta in Vienna

“Our goal must be to fully achieve gender equality and to foster women empowerment at all levels and fora.

Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mexico, Embassy of Mexico to Austria / Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organizations in Vienna

Gender equality must become a reality within my lifetime. Ideally all over the planet. Otherwise we are only seeing half the sky. Whatever I can contribute to that, I will attempt to do.

Monika Froehler

CEO, Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

Addressing gender inequality is not only a moral imperative but also a critical pathway to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, peace and prosperity for all.

Philemon Yang

President of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations

Corruption increases the risk of inequality and gender-based violence.

Prof. Slagjana Taseva

Dean and Executive Secretary, International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)

In agroecology, justice and sustainability go hand in hand. At Biovision, we make women’s vital roles in food systems visible and valued – because without gender equity, transformation isn’t possible.

Anders Gautschi

CEO, Biovision