A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

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

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

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

If we want our girls and women to be part of the journey, we must leave no girl or woman behind.

Rita Bissoonauth

Director and Permanent Representative to Ethiopia, the AU, and UNECA, UNESCO Liaison Office in Addis Ababa

I am delighted to join the increasing number of International Gender Champions and encourage other senior leaders to come on board and make concrete commitments.

Peter Thomson

Special Envoy for the Ocean, United Nations

Achieving gender equality is an active responsibility for each and every one of us.

Anna Tomasi

Executive Secretary, The Global Commission on Drug Policy

In agroecology, justice and sustainability go hand in hand. At Biovision, we make women’s vital roles in food systems visible and valued – because without gender equity, transformation isn’t possible.

Anders Gautschi

CEO, Biovision