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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

As a founding member of the Italian Women Diplomats Association, I have been a strong advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment throughout my career.

Debora Lepre

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

“Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone’s responsibility.” Ban Ki Moon, Former UN SecGen

Thomas Lambert

Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Belgium to the OSCE

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

Gender equality is the responsibility of all and progress will only be achieved if we all play our part. We need to challenge those who have not been playing theirs.

Martin Chungong

Secretary General, Inter-Parliamentary Union, Chair of the IGC Global Board

“Education and training play a special role in empowering women in non-proliferation, arms control, and disarmament.

Elena K. Sokova

Executive Director, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)

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