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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

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

I will do my utmost to support the efforts of the IOs in Vienna in promoting gender equality and an equitable work-life balance in my capacity as head of the Permanent Mission of Japan.

Atsushi Kaifu

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

The 21st century will be judged by what it will achieve in terms of gender equality. But gender equality is not only a women’s issue, it is a common responsibility that we all need to embrace.

Rebeca Grynspan

Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Gender equality and the empowerment of women are essential to a more peaceful, inclusive, and egalitarian world.

Vladimir Voronkov

Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT)

We can truly progress when there is gender equality. Without it, I see no end to endemic sexual violence.

Esther Dingemans

Executive Director, Global Survivors Fund and Founding Director, Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation

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

Jean-Pierre Reymond

Executive Director, 2050Today