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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's equality and women's rights are not negotiable. Let women shine and shape their societies. 50:50 in parliaments and everywhere.

Brigitte Brenner

Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the IPU to the UN and other International Organizations in Vienna, Inter-Parliamentary Union

“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

‘As leaders, we have to create the conditions allowing our staff, whether men or women, to develop their full potential and reach their career goals.

Catherine de Bolle

Executive Director, Europol

One area where I will not waver is our common goal to strive for gender parity and diversity at all levels across the IFRC Secretariat and inspire National Societies to do the same.

Jagan Chapagain

Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Gender Equality is a fundamental right. Society can only be richer and progressive when we break through systemic barriers that hinder equality and women empowerment.

Akinyi Roselyn Walender

Africa Director, Practical Action

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

Jean-Pierre Reymond

Executive Director, 2050Today