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

I believe that gender equality and women empowerment are key for a democratic, inclusive and sustainable society.

Eglantina Gjermeni

Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Albania to the International Organisations 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

International Gender Champions is about engendering our organizations. I am happy to join efforts to build momentum in Nairobi!

Inger Andersen

Executive Director, UN Environment Programme

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

Women must be at the centre stage of decision-making to address the most pressing challenge humanity has ever faced: climate change. Climate change affects the whole world, not half of it.

Elise Buckle

Founder/ CEO, Climate Bridges

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