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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

As a founding member of the Italian Women Diplomats Association, I have been a strong advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment throughout my career.

Debora Lepre

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Italy to the 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

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

The legal profession, and particularly international criminal justice, has a duty to reflect the principles it upholds, equality, dignity, and fairness. Gender equity is not an aspiration but an obligation.

Philippe Larochelle

President, International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA)

Meaningfully addressing gender inequality starts with understanding and recognizing all forms of gender stereotypes, stigma and discrimination.

Alix Vuillemin

Executive Director, Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice

The promotion and protection of women's rights and gender equality and diversity are key goals for ISHR and the many inspiring women human rights defenders with whom we work.

Phil Lynch

Executive Director, International Service for Human Rights