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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

I believe that gender equality and women empowerment are key for a democratic, inclusive and sustainable society.

Eglantina Gjermeni

Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Albania to the International Organisations in Vienna

“Our goal must be to fully achieve gender equality and to foster women empowerment at all levels and fora.

Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mexico, Embassy of Mexico to Austria / Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organizations in Vienna

To lead with intent towards gender parity is to enable and strive for sustainable development that is inclusive, diverse and welcomes vulnerable children and communities as key participants in building...

Lilian Dodzo

East Africa Regional Leader, World Vision International

How can a country and its economy progress when close to half of it work-force is constantly pulled down? In most parts of the world, women do not have land rights.

Ibrahim Thiaw

Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Involving women in biodiversity decision-making leads to better natural resource governance, management and conservation outcomes.

Kirsten Schuijt

Director General, WWF International

Gender justice is not just an issue for women; men too must step up, and sometimes step aside, in favour of equality and justice.

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein

President and CEO, International Peace Institute