Network For Gender Equality | International Gender Champions

António Guterres

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

Eglantina Gjermeni

I believe that gender equality and women empowerment are key for a democratic, inclusive and sustainable society.

Eglantina Gjermeni

Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Albania to the International Organisations in Vienna

Matteo Fachinotti

In order to address today’s challenges, we need the very best people. Increasing gender equality and opportunities for women means giving ourselves the means to be effective, fair, and impactful.

Matteo Fachinotti

Ambassador, Resident Representative to the IAEA and Permanent Representative to the CTBTO PrepCom, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE, the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna

As we seek to deliver on the 17 sustainable development goals, Goal 5 recognizes that gender equality is imperative to overall development, peace, prosperity and to build a safer, more just future for...

Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations

Masahiko Metoki

As the Director General of the Universal Postal Union, I wholeheartedly commit to promoting and advancing gender equality within the postal sector.

Masahiko Metoki

Director General, Universal Postal Union

We all have a role to play – personally and professionally – to ensure a safe, inclusive and equitable world in which women and girls can thrive and live out their full potential.

UN Geneva Director, Human Rights Watch

Joseph François

Real gender equality starts with assessing the gap.

Joseph François

Managing Director and Professor of International Economics, World Trade Institute, University of Bern

Fifty per cent of the population warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.

IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation

IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030

IGC Global Board Chair's Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons