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

In a world and times of challenges, gender equality is the key to achieving our shared goals of peace, security, and development.

Ronen Shaul

Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Israel to the IAEA and the CTBTO PrepCom

For gender mainstreaming to be truly transformative, gender considerations must be woven through our institutional and policy frameworks as well as our programmatic work.

Elinor Hammarskjöld

Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and United Nations Legal Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations

In my first month as the Director of UNIDIR, I am honored and delighted to become an International Gender Champion.

Dr. Robin Geiss

Director, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)

Achieving gender equality is not a favor, it is a daily decision to challenge patriarchy, amplify women’s voices, and center feminist leadership in every policy and platform.

Memory Kachambwa

Executive Director, FEMNET

Respect for humanitarian principles and sustained peace in the aftermath of armed conflicts, is only achievable when gender equality is central to related actions.

Alain Délétroz

General Director, Geneva Call