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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

Women's equality and women's rights are not negotiable. Let women shine and shape their societies. 50:50 in parliaments and everywhere.

Brigitte Brenner

Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the IPU to the UN and other International Organizations in Vienna, Inter-Parliamentary Union

I will do my utmost to support the efforts of the IOs in Vienna in promoting gender equality and an equitable work-life balance in my capacity as head of the Permanent Mission of Japan.

Atsushi Kaifu

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna

Education and capacity building are powerful tools for gender equality. At UNITAR, we are committed to inclusive learning and empowerment.

Michelle Gyles-McDonnough

UN Assistant Secretary-General, Executive Director, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

The fact that gender equality, which is a human right, is still an issue today is indefensible! Gender equality has long been recognized as an essential element to the sustainable development of our societies,...

Christian F. Saunders

Under Secretary-General, Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OSCSEA)

An estimated one in three girls and women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetimes; 12 million girls marry before their 18th birthday each year; and at least 200 million girls and women...

Wang Le

Director, UN Representative, Save the Children, New York Global Advocacy Office

AI governance must reflect and serve the full spectrum of human experience. Gender equality isn't an aspiration - it's a necessity for responsible technology development.

Maxime Stauffer

Co-CEO, Simon Institute for Longterm Governance