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International Gender Champions
A leadership network with over
000
Champions and
000
Alumni.
We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.
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 not only a matter of justice – it is an imperative for reaching lasting peace, stability, and the advancement of our societies.
Annika Ben David
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy of Sweden to Austria
Advancing gender equality and protecting hard-won progress is an obligation for all of us. It is not an optional extra, but essential to building sustainably peaceful and prosperous societies.
Brian Flynn
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Ireland to the OSCE in Vienna
Gender inequality is not a woman’s fight alone; it is a collective effort and we each have a part to play in balancing the scales towards a more equal society.
Zainab Hawa Bangura
Director-General, United Nations Office at Nairobi
As Gender Champion, I pledge to support efforts to improve gender parity at the UN, starting with the leadership level.
Atul Khare
Under Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Operational Support
At the United Nations Foundation, we believe in the power of multilateralism to address the issues that affect the global community.
Sofia Borges
Senior Vice President and Head of the New York Office, United Nations Foundation
Gender equality is not just a goal; it's a fundamental principle that should seamlessly integrate into every program and initiative. It adds immense value and should be a natural requirement, not a question.
Chege Ngugi
Africa Regional Director, ChildFund International
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2026 IGC Events
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
Why we are going further: The Updated IGC Panel Parity Pledge
Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong
Press Release: Make Climate COP Presidencies Gender-Balanced. A joint Appeal to the COP30 Parties