International Gender Champions

A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.

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
Rasa Ostrauskaite

War, violent conflict, terrorism and violent extremism have differential and devastating consequences for women and girls.

Rasa Ostrauskaite
Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OSCE in Vienna , Delegation of the European Union to the International Organisations in Vienna
Matteo Fachinotti

In order to address today’s challenges, we need the very best people. Increasing gender equality and opportunities for women means giving ourselves the means to be effective, fair, and impactful.

Matteo Fachinotti
Ambassador, Resident Representative to the IAEA and Permanent Representative to the CTBTO PrepCom, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE, the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna
Rosemary DiCarlo

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
Dr. Thomas Greminger

The global challenges we face demand international cooperation and creativity stemming from our diversity to build resilient societies and sustainable peace and security for all.

Dr. Thomas Greminger
Director, Geneva Center for Security Policy
Maria Butler

Returning recently from a delegation to Palestine, I carry the testimony of women in Gaza—each surviving the unthinkable, each extraordinary.

Maria Butler
Executive Director, Nobel Women’s Initiative
Alain Délétroz

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
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About the IGC

Fifty per cent of the population warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.

We ALL support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge and set two personal commitments to break down gender barriers.

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Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched

Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched

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IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

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IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030