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

War, violent conflict, terrorism and violent extremism have differential and devastating consequences for women and girls.

Rasa Ostrauskaite

Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OSCE in Vienna , Delegation of the European Union to the International Organisations in Vienna

The eradication of impediments obstructing the advancement of women and girls towards the complete realization of their autonomy and rights constitutes a significant challenge, which mobilizes individuals...

Alex Wetzig

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Chile to the International Organizations in Vienna

I am honoured to be part of the International Gender Champions.

Natalia Kanem

Executive Director, UNFPA

Meaningful participation of women in all aspects of society is not only a right, but also leads to better decision-making and outcomes across all fields – political, economic, social and cultural, including i...

Henk-Jan Brinkman

Permanent Observer of IDLO to the UN in New York, International Development Law Organization (IDLO)

In essence, gender equality lies at the heart of democracy, human rights, peace, just societies, and well-balanced power relations.

Stephanie Fenkart

Director, International Institute for Peace

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