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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

I believe that gender equality and women empowerment are key for a democratic, inclusive and sustainable society.

Eglantina Gjermeni

Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Albania to the International Organisations in Vienna

The eradication of impediments obstructing the advancement of women and girls towards the complete realization of their autonomy and rights constitutes a significant challenge, which mobilizes individuals...

Alex Wetzig

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Chile to the International Organizations in Vienna

The 21st century will be judged by what it will achieve in terms of gender equality. But gender equality is not only a women’s issue, it is a common responsibility that we all need to embrace.

Rebeca Grynspan

Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Meaningful participation of women in all aspects of society is not only a right, but also leads to better decision-making and outcomes across all fields – political, economic, social and cultural, including i...

Henk-Jan Brinkman

Permanent Observer of IDLO to the UN in New York, International Development Law Organization (IDLO)

Women must be at the centre stage of decision-making to address the most pressing challenge humanity has ever faced: climate change. Climate change affects the whole world, not half of it.

Elise Buckle

President/CEO of Climate Bridges - Founder SHE Builds Bridges, Climate Bridges and SHE Builds Bridges

Respect for humanitarian principles and sustained peace in the aftermath of armed conflicts, is only achievable when gender equality is central to related actions.

Alain Délétroz

General Director, Geneva Call