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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
We consider gender equality not only as a hallmark of our policy and values, but also as a strategy to become more efficient, respectful and whole.
María Sebastián de Erice
Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Spain to UNOV and other International Organizations in Vienna
A society is only truly transformed when its women are educated and empowered.
Rapulane Sydney Molekane
Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Vienna , Embassy and Permanent Representation of the Republic of South Africa to Austria
Gender parity is the cornerstone for peace, development and human rights. A world with more dignity depends on the work we do around these three pillars and on our commitment to leave no one behind.
Monica Ferro
Director, UNFPA London Office
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
Gender equity and empowerment are crucial to a sustainable world. The inclusion of diverse voices will be essential if we are to find creative solutions to the many challenges our world is facing.
Marie-Laure Salles
Director, The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
With the heightened state of armed conflict, as well as increasing socio economic and political disparities, attention must be given to ensure that the women, peace, and security agenda remains vital in...
Itonde Kakoma
President/CEO, Interpeace
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2026 IGC Events
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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