A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

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

In a world and times of challenges, gender equality is the key to achieving our shared goals of peace, security, and development.

Ronen Shaul

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Israel to the IAEA and the CTBTO PrepCom

Gender equality is not only about opening doors for women, it is about reshaping the house so that no one is ever left outside

Karla I. Quintana Osuna

Head, Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic

“We should strive to reach a time – without prevarication or delay – where gender parity and gender equality are so engrained in us and in human society that no comment is needed.

Karim A.A. Khan KC

Prosecutor, International Criminal Court

Gender equity and empowerment are crucial to a sustainable world. The inclusion of diverse voices will be essential if we are to find creative solutions to the many challenges our world is facing.

Marie-Laure Salles

Director, The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies

In agroecology, justice and sustainability go hand in hand. At Biovision, we make women’s vital roles in food systems visible and valued – because without gender equity, transformation isn’t possible.

Anders Gautschi

CEO, Biovision