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 only a matter of justice – it is an imperative for reaching lasting peace, stability, and the advancement of our societies.

Annika Ben David

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy of Sweden to Austria

“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

In our complex international security landscape, we must find new and creative ways to ensure sustainable peace and personal security for all people - leaving no one behind.

Izumi Nakamitsu

Under Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

A political process without a gendered perspective and the meaningful participation of women will lead to a distorted view of the issues requiring attention and flawed proposals to bring about a comprehensive...

Geir Otto Pedersen

UN Special Envoy for Syria, UN Office of the Special Envoy for Syria

Diverse young women must take their seats at the environmental decision-making tables.

Marie-Claire Graf

Co-Founder, Youth Negotiators Academy

It is crucial to promote gender parity in efforts to prevent violent extremism.

Khalid Koser

Executive Director, Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund