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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

We consider gender equality not only as a hallmark of our policy and values, but also as a strategy to become more efficient, respectful and whole.

María Sebastián de Erice

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Spain to UNOV and other International Organizations in Vienna

The eradication of impediments obstructing the advancement of women and girls towards the complete realization of their autonomy and rights constitutes a significant challenge, which mobilizes individuals...

Alex Wetzig

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Chile to the International Organizations in Vienna

Closing the gender gap in education, including in STEM and space fields, is necessary to uplift women and girls across the globe.

Aarti Holla-Maini

Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

In my first month as the Director of UNIDIR, I am honored and delighted to become an International Gender Champion.

Dr. Robin Geiss

Director, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)

Women’s rights are not a feminist fantasy but a cornerstone of any stable society.

Edit Schlaffer

Founder & Chair, Women without Borders

With the heightened state of armed conflict, as well as increasing socio economic and political disparities, attention must be given to ensure that the women, peace, and security agenda remains vital in...

Itonde Kakoma

President/CEO, Interpeace