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International Gender Champions
A leadership network with over
000
Champions and
000
Alumni.
We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.
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
Upholding women's and girls' rights must be on our mind and in our actions every day, everywhere.
Susan Eckey
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Norwegian Embassy and Permanent Mission of Norway to the International Organizations 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
Gender equality is not only about opening doors for women, it is about reshaping the house so that no one is ever left outside
Karla I. Quintana Osuna
Head, Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic
I am proud to be an International Gender Champion. Applying a gender lens to all our work is essential to address effectively current global challenges.
Volker Türk
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
"In today’s turbulent times it is more important than ever to ensure that women’s voices are heard. We must play an equal part in shaping tomorrow’s world.
Farah Obaidullah
Founder & Director, The Ocean and Us
What is more important than defending women’s rights is teaching women and girls how to protect, defend, and restore their own rights, to let them be their own champions.
Ramy Abdu
Chairman, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
About the IGC
Fifty per cent of the population
warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.
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2026 IGC Events
May 05, 2026
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
Why we are going further: The Updated IGC Panel Parity Pledge
Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong
Press Release: Make Climate COP Presidencies Gender-Balanced. A joint Appeal to the COP30 Parties