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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

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

The eradication of impediments obstructing the advancement of women and girls towards the complete realization of their autonomy and rights constitutes a significant challenge, which mobilizes individuals...

Alex Wetzig

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Chile to the International Organizations in Vienna

It’s a key priority for me that ICRC is an organization that upholds diversity, leans on its vast expertise and experience, from headquarters to operations, from its personnel to affected populations, a...

Mirjana Spoljaric

President, International Committee of the Red Cross

In my first month as the Director of UNIDIR, I am honored and delighted to become an International Gender Champion.

Dr. Robin Geiss

Director, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)

I believe that transforming gender and power relations, and the structures that underpin them, is critical to ending inequality.

Charlotte Stemmer

Head of Geneva Office and UN Representative, Plan International

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