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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

They are no more “women” issues than they are “men” issues- they are gender and sex-based issues that affect all men and women, girls and boys differently, in all their diversity.

Véronique Pepin-Hallé

Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Delegation of Canada to the OSCE

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

I consider the commitment to gender equality indispensable. Inclusion and diversity are integral to our mandate and role in promoting international peace and security.

Rosemary DiCarlo

Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, United Nations

"I welcome the opportunity to be an International Gender Champion and take part in this important network to address global challenges for gender equality.

Győrgy Molnár

Ambassador, Head of Secretariat, The Wassenaar Arrangement

In 2024, we have still not broken the glass ceiling. It is high time that we make real progress. We need to strengthen and support women throughout their careers.

Niamh Leinwather

Secretary General, Vienna International Arbitral Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber

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