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

We consider gender equality not only as a hallmark of our policy and values, but also as a strategy to become more efficient, respectful and whole.

María Sebastián de Erice

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Spain to UNOV and other International Organizations in Vienna

Gender equality is a human right, which must ensure the same rights to all. This makes our societies richer, stronger and more secure.

Carl Hallergård

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Delegation of the European Union to the International Organisations in Vienna

Accelerating gender equality and investing in the empowerment of women and girls is central to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity on a livable planet.

Maria Dimitriadou

Special Representative to the WTO and UN, World Bank Group

As Gender Champion, I pledge to support efforts to improve gender parity at the UN, starting with the leadership level.

Atul Khare

Under Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Operational Support

Achieving gender equality is an active responsibility for each and every one of us.

Anna Tomasi

Executive Secretary, The Global Commission on Drug Policy

The pressing issues of our time—such as climate change, environmental degradation, violent conflicts, and social, economic, and gender inequalities—are interconnected.

Reinhold Gallmetzer

Founder, Center for Climate Crime Analysis