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

A society is only truly transformed when its women are educated and empowered.

Rapulane Sydney Molekane

Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Vienna , Embassy and Permanent Representation of the Republic of South Africa to Austria

Gender equality is not peripheral to arms control; it is essential to building safer and more resilient societies.

Carina Solmirano

Head, Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat

One area where I will not waver is our common goal to strive for gender parity and diversity at all levels across the IFRC Secretariat and inspire National Societies to do the same.

Jagan Chapagain

Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right and a precondition for a fair and just society.

Colin Black

Executive Director, Center for Climate Crime Analysis

Gender equality is not only a moral imperative but a fundamental right; achieving it requires concrete actions, not just good intention or declarations.

Dr. Carlos María Correa

Executive Director, South Centre