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

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

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

Our future is urban - and it must be equal. An adequate standard of living, including adequate housing and essential services, as well as equal access to land rights, are the foundation of gender equality.

Anacláudia Rossbach

Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN-Habitat

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

Realising gender equity for all, not just some, requires courage, persistence, creativity and determination.

Casey Harden

General Secretary, World Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

It is crucial to promote gender parity in efforts to prevent violent extremism.

Khalid Koser

Executive Director, Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund