International Gender Champions

A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.

António Guterres

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
Rasa Ostrauskaite

War, violent conflict, terrorism and violent extremism have differential and devastating consequences for women and girls.

Rasa Ostrauskaite
Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OSCE in Vienna , Delegation of the European Union to the International Organisations in Vienna
Matteo Fachinotti

In order to address today’s challenges, we need the very best people. Increasing gender equality and opportunities for women means giving ourselves the means to be effective, fair, and impactful.

Matteo Fachinotti
Ambassador, Resident Representative to the IAEA and Permanent Representative to the CTBTO PrepCom, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE, the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna
Maria Dimitriadou

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
Simon Stiell

Women and girls, in all their diversity, must be at the center of climate decision making and action.

Simon Stiell
Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Farah Obaidullah

"In today’s turbulent times it is more important than ever to ensure that women’s voices are heard. We must play an equal part in shaping tomorrow’s world.

Farah Obaidullah
Founder & Director, The Ocean and Us
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein

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
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About the IGC

Fifty per cent of the population warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.

We ALL support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge and set two personal commitments to break down gender barriers.

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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 Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation

Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched

Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched

IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030

IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030