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

Upholding women's and girls' rights must be on our mind and in our actions every day, everywhere.

Susan Eckey

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Norwegian Embassy and Permanent Mission of Norway to the 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

I am determined to look with a feminist lens at what led to the current challenges and put forward a transformative agenda – for the response to HIV and the UNAIDS Secretariat alike.

Winnie Byanyima

Executive Director, UNAIDS

Gender equality is the responsibility of all and progress will only be achieved if we all play our part. We need to challenge those who have not been playing theirs.

Martin Chungong

Secretary General, Inter-Parliamentary Union, Chair of the IGC Global Board

There is only one way towards Gender equality: together.

Miren Bengoa

Managing Director, Swiss Solidarity Foundation

Gender equality is not just a goal; it's a fundamental principle that should seamlessly integrate into every program and initiative. It adds immense value and should be a natural requirement, not a question.

Chege Ngugi

Africa Regional Director, ChildFund International