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

Gender equality is fundamental to sustainable development and effective multilateral cooperation.

Matilda Aku Alomatu Osei-Agyeman

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Republic of Ghana in Vienna

Gender equality and women’s rights are issues close to my heart. For us to effectively tackle problems of today and the future, we must ensure that women have a seat at the table.

Jaya Ratnam

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore to the United Nations Offices in Geneva and Vienna

In our complex international security landscape, we must find new and creative ways to ensure sustainable peace and personal security for all people - leaving no one behind.

Izumi Nakamitsu

Under Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

One area where I will not waver is our common goal to strive for gender parity and diversity at all levels across the IFRC Secretariat and inspire National Societies to do the same.

Jagan Chapagain

Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

We need bold, urgent action to secure a global clean energy transition that leaves no one behind as we work towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7.

Damilola Ogunbiyi

CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy, SEforALL

Change in the system happens when it becomes personal. When it is about who I am and what is my intention.

Ignacio Packer

Executive Director, Caux Initiatives of Change