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International Gender Champions
A leadership network with over
000
Champions and
000
Alumni.
We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.
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
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
As a President of ICDO, I continue to incorporate gender equality as one of the goals in all of our projects worldwide because I strongly believe that with gender equality, diversity, inclusion and human...
Josipa Palac
President, International Cultural Diversity Organization (ICDO)
Equal rights and opportunity for women and girls are essential for social justice to prevail and key to productive, resilient economies.
Gilbert F. Houngbo
Director-General, International Labour Organization
In essence, gender equality lies at the heart of democracy, human rights, peace, just societies, and well-balanced power relations.
Stephanie Fenkart
Director, International Institute for Peace
It is crucial to promote gender parity in efforts to prevent violent extremism.
Khalid Koser
Executive Director, Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
Why we are going further: The Updated IGC Panel Parity Pledge
Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong
Press Release: Make Climate COP Presidencies Gender-Balanced. A joint Appeal to the COP30 Parties