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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

Women's equality and women's rights are not negotiable. Let women shine and shape their societies. 50:50 in parliaments and everywhere.

Brigitte Brenner

Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the IPU to the UN and other International Organizations in Vienna, Inter-Parliamentary Union

“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

The full and equal participation of women alongside men in activities related to drought, land degradation and desertification (DLDD) is critical for achieving the UNCCD's Strategic Objectives.

Yasmine Fouad

Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Gender equality is the responsibility of all and progress will only be achieved if we all play our part. We need to challenge those who have not been playing theirs.

Martin Chungong

Secretary General, Inter-Parliamentary Union, Chair of the IGC Global Board

Gender Equality is a fundamental right. Society can only be richer and progressive when we break through systemic barriers that hinder equality and women empowerment.

Akinyi Roselyn Walender

Africa Director, Practical Action

Gender equality is not a side issue in global health, it is a prerequisite for progress.

Rajat Khosla

Executive Director, Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH)