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

Upholding women's and girls' rights must be on our mind and in our actions every day, everywhere.

Susan Eckey

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Norwegian Embassy and Permanent Mission of Norway to the International Organizations in Vienna

I will do my utmost to support the efforts of the IOs in Vienna in promoting gender equality and an equitable work-life balance in my capacity as head of the Permanent Mission of Japan.

Atsushi Kaifu

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

Ensuring that women and men have equal opportunities to shape our collective future is essential to preventing violent conflict, building and sustaining peace for all.

Elizabeth Spehar

Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA)

Diversity and gender equality are a priority for the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining.

Tobias Privitelli

Director, Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)

In 2025, the International Gender Champions had its ten year anniversary! I am proud to be the remaining, active Co-Founder of this extraordinary group.

Caitlin Kraft-Buchman

CEO / Founder, Women@TheTable

As a fervent advocate for Human rights, I firmly believe that true equality can only be achieved when every individual, regardless of gender is empowered to live and thrive without limitations.

Leshan Kereto

Executive Director, Tareto Africa