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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
They are no more “women” issues than they are “men” issues- they are gender and sex-based issues that affect all men and women, girls and boys differently, in all their diversity.
Véronique Pepin-Hallé
Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Delegation of Canada to the OSCE
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
As the first female Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva and having worked in male-dominated spheres during many years of my career, my ultimate goal is that women and men are granted...
Tatiana Valovaya
Director-General, United Nations Office at Geneva
Promoting gender equality in peacekeeping makes our missions more effective and efficient.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Peace Operations
In 2025, the International Gender Champions will have 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
Transitional justice processes require the strong engagement of women and anyone else who is targeted because of their gender.
Fernando Travesí
Executive Director, International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)
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
Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong
Press Release: Make Climate COP Presidencies Gender-Balanced. A joint Appeal to the COP30 Parties
IGC Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons