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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
Upholding women's and girls' rights must be on our mind and in our actions every day, everywhere.
Susan Eckey
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Norwegian Embassy and Permanent Mission of Norway to the International Organizations in Vienna
“Our goal must be to fully achieve gender equality and to foster women empowerment at all levels and fora.
Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mexico, Embassy of Mexico to Austria / Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organizations in Vienna
No one can dispute the importance of women in our increasingly digital economy. Still, change is not happening fast enough and the lack of gender equality in tech and beyond needs more concrete action.
Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union
Achieving gender equality is about unlocking the full potential of humanity. It is economically prudent; we cannot afford to sideline the talent and skills of half the population.
Andreas Persbo
Director, One Earth Future Austria - Open Nuclear Network
Returning recently from a delegation to Palestine, I carry the testimony of women in Gaza—each surviving the unthinkable, each extraordinary.
Maria Butler
Executive Director, Nobel Women’s Initiative
It is crucial to promote gender parity in efforts to prevent violent extremism.
Khalid Koser
Executive Director, Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
IGC Blog: Women Peace and Security at 25 Years: Why we need to “#HearHerCall”
Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched
IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life