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
Debora Lepre

As a founding member of the Italian Women Diplomats Association, I have been a strong advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment throughout my career.

Debora Lepre
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organizations in Vienna
Ronen Shaul

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
Pramila Patten

Gender-based inequality is the root cause and invisible driver of sexual violence, in times of war and peace.

Pramila Patten
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Office of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict (OSRSG-SVC)
Masahiko Metoki

As the Director General of the Universal Postal Union, I wholeheartedly commit to promoting and advancing gender equality within the postal sector.

Masahiko Metoki
Director General, Universal Postal Union
Sylvie Pierre-Brossolette

Je souhaite que l'égalité des sexes soit une conviction et une pratique aussi évidente pour les hommes que pour les femmes

Sylvie Pierre-Brossolette
Présidente, Haut Conseil à l'Egalité entre les femmes et les hommes
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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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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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation

IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation

Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong

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

Press Release: Make Climate COP Presidencies Gender-Balanced. A joint Appeal to the COP30 Parties

IGC Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons

IGC Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons