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

Gender equality is not only a matter of justice – it is an imperative for reaching lasting peace, stability, and the advancement of our societies.

Annika Ben David

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy of Sweden to Austria

For democracy to be sustainable it requires involvement of all - regardless of gender, age, background or sexual orientation. It is essential that everyone has the opportunity to lead and to be heard.

Christian Grønbech-Jensen

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Denmark to the international organizations in Vienna

Gender equality is not a zero-sum game.

Pernille Fenger

Director, UNFPA Representation Office in Geneva

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

We all have a role to play – personally and professionally – to ensure a safe, inclusive and equitable world in which women and girls can thrive and live out their full potential.

Hilary Power

UN Geneva Director, Human Rights Watch

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