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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

“Progress is impeded wherever ability is constrained by stereotype instead of recognised by merit. In unlocking the full breadth of human potential, gender equality benefits society as a whole.”

Dr. Francesca Camilleri Vettiger

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Malta to the OSCE, the UN and other International Organisations

“Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone’s responsibility.” Ban Ki Moon, Former UN SecGen

Thomas Lambert

Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Belgium to the OSCE

Education and capacity building are powerful tools for gender equality. At UNITAR, we are committed to inclusive learning and empowerment.

Michelle Gyles-McDonnough

UN Assistant Secretary-General, Executive Director, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Without true gender equality in everything that the United Nations is, we cannot hope to promote any dimension of equality in the world we serve.

Stephen Jackson

UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, Kenya Resident Coordinator's Office

Women empowerment and their participation are the cornerstone to achieve peace, development and equality in every corner of the world. Girls and women should be given more support, caring and bigger opportunities.

Cholpon Orozobekova

Director, The Bulan Institute for Peace Innovations

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)