A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

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

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

The United Nations must truly serve all the peoples of the world, of which, everywhere in the world, half are women and girls.

Annalena Baerbock

President of the United Nations General Assembly at its 80th session, United Nations

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

Achieving gender equality means creating space for every voice, especially those most often excluded.

Julia Ehrt

Executive Director, ILGA World

Change in the system happens when it becomes personal. When it is about who I am and what is my intention.

Ignacio Packer

Executive Director, Caux Initiatives of Change