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

María Sebastián de Erice

We consider gender equality not only as a hallmark of our policy and values, but also as a strategy to become more efficient, respectful and whole.

María Sebastián de Erice

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Spain to UNOV and other 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...

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Chile to the International Organizations in Vienna

Equal participation of all women and girls in every walk of life is an imperative, not a choice. All structural, social and legal barriers must be removed everywhere, not just in words, but in real action.

Under-Secretary-General & Special Representative, Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

Developing actionable initiatives is imperative for breaking down barriers to gender equality and preparing our next generation, both women and men, to continue necessary reforms until this inequality...

Executive Secretary, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation

Stephanie Fenkart

In essence, gender equality lies at the heart of democracy, human rights, peace, just societies, and well-balanced power relations.

Stephanie Fenkart

Director, International Institute for Peace

Dr. Carlos María Correa

Gender equality is not only a moral imperative but a fundamental right; achieving it requires concrete actions, not just good intention or declarations.

Dr. Carlos María Correa

Executive Director, South Centre

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