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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
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
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
Accelerating gender equality and investing in the empowerment of women and girls is central to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity on a livable planet.
Maria Dimitriadou
Special Representative to the UN and Head of Multilateral Affairs, World Bank Group
Valuable work on gender, equity, human rights and social determinants of health is extremely important to our mission.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General, World Health Organization
For the goal of equality of opportunity for all gender identities to become a reality, we must promote such equality externally through the work our organizations do; internally through our organizational...
Birgit Poniatowski
Executive Director, International AIDS Society
In agroecology, justice and sustainability go hand in hand. At Biovision, we make women’s vital roles in food systems visible and valued – because without gender equity, transformation isn’t possible.
Anders Gautschi
CEO, Biovision
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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
Tatiana Molcean Assumes Chairship of the International Gender Champions Global Board
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