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

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

No one can dispute the importance of women in our increasingly digital economy. Still, change is not happening fast enough and the lack of gender equality in tech and beyond needs more concrete action.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union

The global challenges we face demand international cooperation and creativity stemming from our diversity to build resilient societies and sustainable peace and security for all.

Dr. Thomas Greminger

Director, Geneva Center for Security Policy

Gender Equality is a fundamental right. Society can only be richer and progressive when we break through systemic barriers that hinder equality and women empowerment.

Akinyi Roselyn Walender

Africa Director, Practical Action

Transitional justice processes require the strong engagement of women and anyone else who is targeted because of their gender.

Fernando Travesí

Executive Director, International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)