International Gender Champions

A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.

António Guterres

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
Olga Sauma

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
Matteo Fachinotti

In order to address today’s challenges, we need the very best people. Increasing gender equality and opportunities for women means giving ourselves the means to be effective, fair, and impactful.

Matteo Fachinotti
Ambassador, Resident Representative to the IAEA and Permanent Representative to the CTBTO PrepCom, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE, the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna
Monika Froehler

Gender equality must become a reality within my lifetime. Ideally all over the planet. Otherwise we are only seeing half the sky. Whatever I can contribute to that, I will attempt to do.

Monika Froehler
CEO, Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens
Philemon Yang

Addressing gender inequality is not only a moral imperative but also a critical pathway to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, peace and prosperity for all.

Philemon Yang
President of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations
Niamh Leinwather

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
Jean-Pierre Reymond

Climate change is a global challenge that affects all humanity. But not equally and disproportionately women.

Jean-Pierre Reymond
Executive Director, 2050Today
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About the IGC

Fifty per cent of the population warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.

We ALL support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge and set two personal commitments to break down gender barriers.

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