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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

Diversity, including with respect to gender, in a professional environment improves the quality and results of teamwork. Empowering women through professional mentoring is a vital step toward gender equality.

Caroline Vermeulen

Ambassador, Permanent Representation of Belgium to the UN in Vienna / Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Vienna

I will do my utmost to support the efforts of the IOs in Vienna in promoting gender equality and an equitable work-life balance in my capacity as head of the Permanent Mission of Japan.

Atsushi Kaifu

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna

Throughout the world, women’s participation in international trade still requires support and international trade law can provide it.

Anna Joubin-Bret

Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). , United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

How can a country and its economy progress when close to half of it work-force is constantly pulled down? In most parts of the world, women do not have land rights.

Ibrahim Thiaw

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

Children and young people constitute half of the world’s population, yet they are often overlooked in decision-making processes.

Louise Thivant

Executive Director, Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project

I believe that gender equality will be achieved if leaders give space and support to women and girls, particularly the younger generation, to have their voices heard at all levels.

Roger Yates

Regional Director, East and Southern Africa and the Middle East, Plan International