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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

Women must be given the opportunity to partake in all levels of leadership in order to establish peace, tranquility, justice and equality.

Manizha Bakhtari

Ambassador, Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Vienna

Gender equality is a human right, which must ensure the same rights to all. This makes our societies richer, stronger and more secure.

Carl Hallergård

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Delegation of the European Union to the International Organisations in Vienna

Solving climate change and biodiversity loss is a whole of society movement. Empowering women in conservation isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s the smart thing to do.

Dr. Grethel Aguilar

Director General, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

As Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management, I am fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all, free of gender-based bias and stereotypes, and where...

Movses Abelian

Under‑Secretary‑General for General Assembly and Conference Management, United Nations

I will continue to mentor and sponsor female public policy professionals, while advancing new policy initiatives in the area of IP and gender parity.

Jennifer Brant

Director, Innovation Insights

Gender equality is not just a goal; it's a fundamental principle that should seamlessly integrate into every program and initiative. It adds immense value and should be a natural requirement, not a question.

Chege Ngugi

Africa Regional Director, ChildFund International