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

Advancing gender equality strengthens societies as a whole – democracy, stability, and economic well-being. Neither steps backward nor backlashes can be afforded in gender equality.

Nina Vaskunlahti

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Finland to the 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

International Gender Champions is about engendering our organizations. I am happy to join efforts to build momentum in Nairobi!

Inger Andersen

Executive Director, UN Environment Programme

It is my aim to continue to integrate a gender perspective in the sound management of chemicals and waste, and to assist the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions to do the same.

Rolph Payet

Executive Secretary, Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

While the World Economic Forum projects that global gender equality will not be achievable for another century, we know we can accelerate progress in gender equality through committed leadership, collaboration,...

Analisa Leonor Balares

CEO, Womensphere Global Institute and Humansphere Foundation

The promotion and protection of women's rights and gender equality and diversity are key goals for ISHR and the many inspiring women human rights defenders with whom we work.

Phil Lynch

Executive Director, International Service for Human Rights