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

“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

The 21st century will be judged by what it will achieve in terms of gender equality. But gender equality is not only a women’s issue, it is a common responsibility that we all need to embrace.

Rebeca Grynspan

Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

I am pleased to be a part of this network, because gender equality and equity are issues of fundamental human rights and social justice, and are essential for the advancement of humanity.

Luther Bois Anukur

Regional Director, Eastern and Southern Africa, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Gender equity and empowerment are crucial to a sustainable world. The inclusion of diverse voices will be essential if we are to find creative solutions to the many challenges our world is facing.

Marie-Laure Salles

Director, The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies

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