A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

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

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

I will do my utmost to support the efforts of the IOs in Vienna in promoting gender equality and an equitable work-life balance in my capacity as head of the Permanent Mission of Japan.

Atsushi Kaifu

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna

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

Tomoko Akane

President, International Criminal Court

Achieving gender equality is about unlocking the full potential of humanity. It is economically prudent; we cannot afford to sideline the talent and skills of half the population.

Andreas Persbo

Director, PAX sapiens Austria - Open Nuclear Network

In essence, gender equality lies at the heart of democracy, human rights, peace, just societies, and well-balanced power relations.

Stephanie Fenkart

Director, International Institute for Peace

African women and girls bear the greatest brunt of climate injustice and therefore must be included in the formulation and implementation of climate change policies and actions

Joseph Mithika Mwenda

Executive Director, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance