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
Gabriela Sellner

Gender equality is more than just SDG 5 – it is a cross-cutting issue that encompasses all SDGs and an integral part of a just and inclusive society.

Gabriela Sellner
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations (Vienna), IAEA, UNIDO and CTBTO PrepCom
Rapulane Sydney Molekane

A society is only truly transformed when its women are educated and empowered.

Rapulane Sydney Molekane
Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Vienna , Embassy and Permanent Representation of the Republic of South Africa to Austria
Musonda Mumba

I am inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Bahai elder Abdu'l Baha, who wrote: 'The world of humanity is possessed of two wings – the male and female.

Musonda Mumba
Secretary-General, Convention on Wetlands
Kamal Kishore

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Kamal Kishore
Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Head of UNDRR, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Sylvie Pierre-Brossolette

Je souhaite que l'égalité des sexes soit une conviction et une pratique aussi évidente pour les hommes que pour les femmes

Sylvie Pierre-Brossolette
Présidente, Haut Conseil à l'Egalité entre les femmes et les hommes
Jean-Pierre Reymond

Climate change is a global challenge that affects all humanity. But not equally and disproportionately women.

Jean-Pierre Reymond
Executive Director, 2050Today
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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: 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

IGC Global Board Chair's Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons

IGC Global Board Chair's Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons