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

Only a woman empowered with knowledge and skills can overcome the existing limiting social and gender norms and realize her full potential.

Melita Župevc

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the UN, OSCE and other International Organisations in Vienna

In a world and times of challenges, gender equality is the key to achieving our shared goals of peace, security, and development.

Ronen Shaul

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Israel to the IAEA and the CTBTO PrepCom

Closing the gender gap in education, including in STEM and space fields, is necessary to uplift women and girls across the globe.

Aarti Holla-Maini

Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

I remain unwavering in my commitment to gender equality and in cultivating an environment at UNHCR Regional Bureau where every individual, regardless of gender and status, is empowered to excel.

Mamadou Dian Balde

Regional Director, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Women empowerment and their participation are the cornerstone to achieve peace, development and equality in every corner of the world. Girls and women should be given more support, caring and bigger opportunities.

Cholpon Orozobekova

Director, The Bulan Institute for Peace Innovations

Gender equality is fundamental to every aspect of our work. It needs to guide the questions we ask, the teams we build, and the global policy responses we develop.

Adam Day

Head of Geneva Office, United Nations University Centre for Policy Research