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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
Only a woman empowered with knowledge and skills can overcome the existing limiting social and gender norms and realize her full potential.
Melita Župevc
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the UN, OSCE and other International Organisations 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
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
I am proud to be an International Gender Champion. Applying a gender lens to all our work is essential to address effectively current global challenges.
Volker Türk
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
In essence, gender equality lies at the heart of democracy, human rights, peace, just societies, and well-balanced power relations.
Stephanie Fenkart
Director, International Institute for Peace
As a significant actor for discussions and personal exchanges of the International Geneva, the Diplomatic Club of Geneva attaches a particular importance to gender equality, a necessary condition to tackle...
Raymond Loretan
President, Diplomatic Club of Geneva
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Fifty per cent of the population
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2026 IGC Events
May 05, 2026
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
Tatiana Molcean Assumes Chairship of the International Gender Champions Global Board
Why we are going further: The Updated IGC Panel Parity Pledge
Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong