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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
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
“Our goal must be to fully achieve gender equality and to foster women empowerment at all levels and fora.
Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mexico, Embassy of Mexico to Austria / Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organizations in Vienna
Gender equality is imperative to the success of all humankind.
Paddy Torsney
Permanent Observer, Inter‑Parliamentary Union in New York
The sooner we achieve gender parity in the corporate world the better chances we have of ensuring equal opportunities for both men and women in a modern and dynamic African society.
Kaddu K. Sebunya
Chief Executive Officer, African Wildlife Foundation
Women’s rights are not a feminist fantasy but a cornerstone of any stable society.
Edit Schlaffer
Founder & Chair, Women without Borders
What is more important than defending women’s rights is teaching women and girls how to protect, defend, and restore their own rights, to let them be their own champions.
Ramy Abdu
Chairman, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
About the IGC
Fifty per cent of the population
warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
IGC Blog: Women Peace and Security at 25 Years: Why we need to “#HearHerCall”
Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched
IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life