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

Gender equality is fundamental to sustainable development and effective multilateral cooperation.

Matilda Aku Alomatu Osei-Agyeman

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Republic of Ghana in Vienna

Gender equality and women’s rights are issues close to my heart. For us to effectively tackle problems of today and the future, we must ensure that women have a seat at the table.

Jaya Ratnam

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore to the United Nations Offices in Geneva and Vienna

Gender equality is imperative to the success of all humankind. We must work hard to ensure our society able to embrace the best ideas, and the best leaders and implementers inclusive of their gender.

Paddy Torsney

Permanent Observer, Inter‑Parliamentary Union in New York

I am proud to be an International Gender Champion. Applying a gender lens to all our work is essential to address effectively current global challenges.

Volker Türk

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

These commitments reflect our core values and principles as an organization.

Nathalie Chuard

Director, Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)

What is more important than defending women’s rights is teaching women and girls how to protect, defend, and restore their own rights, to let them be their own champions.

Ramy Abdu

Chairman, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor