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
Susan Eckey

Upholding women's and girls' rights must be on our mind and in our actions every day, everywhere.

Susan Eckey
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Norwegian Embassy and Permanent Mission of Norway to the International Organizations in Vienna
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
Tomoko Akane

I am deeply honoured to embrace the role of International Gender Champion.

Tomoko Akane
President, International Criminal Court
Filippo Grandi

It is my job to steer UNHCR towards embracing and promoting gender equality and other forms of inclusion and diversity.

Filippo Grandi
High Commissioner, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Alexandra Bilak

Women and girls across the world still suffer disproportionately from displacement.

Alexandra Bilak
Director, Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
Raymond Loretan

As a significant actor for discussions and personal exchanges of the International Geneva, the Diplomatic Club of Geneva attaches a particular importance to gender equality, a necessary condition to tackle...

Raymond Loretan
President, Diplomatic Club of Geneva
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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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IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

IGC Podcast: Changing the Script: How to Bring the WPS Agenda to Life

IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030

IGC Podcast: The Missing Link. Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030

IGC Global Board Chair's Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons

IGC Global Board Chair's Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons