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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

Diplomacy without gender equality is diplomacy only half done.

Alison Grant

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

I will do my utmost to support the efforts of the IOs in Vienna in promoting gender equality and an equitable work-life balance in my capacity as head of the Permanent Mission of Japan.

Atsushi Kaifu

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna

Gender parity is the cornerstone for peace, development and human rights. A world with more dignity depends on the work we do around these three pillars and on our commitment to leave no one behind.

Monica Ferro

Director, UNFPA London Office

Women are half the world’s population, and economy.

Dominic O'Neill

Executive Director, The UN's Sanitation and Hygiene Fund

In 2024, we have still not broken the glass ceiling. It is high time that we make real progress. We need to strengthen and support women throughout their careers.

Niamh Leinwather

Secretary General, Vienna International Arbitral Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber

With the heightened state of armed conflict, as well as increasing socio economic and political disparities, attention must be given to ensure that the women, peace, and security agenda remains vital in...

Itonde Kakoma

President/CEO, Interpeace