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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

Only a woman empowered with knowledge and skills can overcome the existing limiting social and gender norms and realize her full potential.

Melita Župevc

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the UN, OSCE and other International Organisations 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

As the first oceanographer and global south woman to lead the International Seabed Authority as Secretary General, I strongly believe that breaking barriers is not only about individual achievement but...

Leticia Reis de Carvalho

Secretary General, International Seabed Authority

As Gender Champion, I pledge to support efforts to improve gender parity at the UN, starting with the leadership level.

Atul Khare

Under Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Operational Support

In 2024, we have still not broken the glass ceiling. It is high time that we make real progress. We need to strengthen and support women throughout their careers.

Niamh Leinwather

Secretary General, Vienna International Arbitral Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber

Gender equality is not only a moral imperative but a fundamental right; achieving it requires concrete actions, not just good intention or declarations.

Dr. Carlos María Correa

Executive Director, South Centre