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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

Advancing gender equality and protecting hard-won progress is an obligation for all of us. It is not an optional extra, but essential to building sustainably peaceful and prosperous societies.

Brian Flynn

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE in Vienna

The full and equal participation of women alongside men in activities related to drought, land degradation and desertification (DLDD) is critical for achieving the UNCCD's Strategic Objectives.

Yasmine Fouad

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

Gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness are not just a matter of numbers, respect and empowerment, they are essential for the advancement of society.

Philippe Metzger

Secretary-General and CEO, International Electrotechnical Commission

“In our pathway to equality, all decision-makers must work together to ensure the full economic inclusion of women.

Sanda Ojiambo

Assistant Secretary-General and CEO, United Nations Global Compact

Gender justice is not just an issue for women; men too must step up, and sometimes step aside, in favour of equality and justice.

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein

President and CEO, International Peace Institute