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
Olga Sauma

A better future demands bolder action on equity and inclusion. Championing gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and education have been a constant in my personal and professional life.

Olga Sauma
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy of Costa Rica in Austria
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
Rabab Fatima

Equal participation of all women and girls in every walk of life is an imperative, not a choice. All structural, social and legal barriers must be removed everywhere, not just in words, but in real action.

Rabab Fatima
Under-Secretary-General & Special Representative, Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States
Gilles Michaud

I am firmly committed to gender equality and the empowerment of women, recognizing that it is essential for effective security services.

Gilles Michaud
Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, United Nations Department of Safety and Security
Niamh Leinwather

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
Raymond Loretan

As a significant actor for discussions and personal exchanges of the International Geneva, the Diplomatic Club of Geneva attaches a particular importance to gender equality, a necessary condition to tackle...

Raymond Loretan
President, Diplomatic Club of Geneva
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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

Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched

Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched

IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030

IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030