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

We consider gender equality not only as a hallmark of our policy and values, but also as a strategy to become more efficient, respectful and whole.

María Sebastián de Erice

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Spain to UNOV and other International Organizations 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

Gender equality is imperative to the success of all humankind. We must work hard to ensure our society able to embrace the best ideas, and the best leaders and implementers inclusive of their gender.

Paddy Torsney

Permanent Observer, Inter‑Parliamentary Union in New York

In my first month as the Director of UNIDIR, I am honored and delighted to become an International Gender Champion.

Dr. Robin Geiss

Director, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)

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

The promotion and protection of women's rights and gender equality and diversity are key goals for ISHR and the many inspiring women human rights defenders with whom we work.

Phil Lynch

Executive Director, International Service for Human Rights