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 more than just SDG 5 – it is a cross-cutting issue that encompasses all SDGs and an integral part of a just and inclusive society.

Gabriela Sellner

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations (Vienna), IAEA, UNIDO and CTBTO PrepCom

“Our goal must be to fully achieve gender equality and to foster women empowerment at all levels and fora.

Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mexico, Embassy of Mexico to Austria / Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organizations in Vienna

We must prioritize Gender Equality and Empowerment of women and girls across all sectors of our work for the benefit of all of us.

Etleva Kadilli

Regional Director, UNICEF - ESARO

Gender equality is not only a legal and moral imperative; it is a human right. It also leads to effective, resilient and fair organizations, as well as peaceful and inclusive societies.

Fabricio Guariglia

Director, The Hague Office, International Development Law Organization (IDLO)

Gender Equality is a fundamental right. Society can only be richer and progressive when we break through systemic barriers that hinder equality and women empowerment.

Akinyi Roselyn Walender

Africa Director, Practical Action

The promotion and protection of women's rights and gender equality and diversity are key goals for ISHR and the many inspiring women human rights defenders with whom we work.

Phil Lynch

Executive Director, International Service for Human Rights