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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

For democracy to be sustainable it requires involvement of all - regardless of gender, age, background or sexual orientation. It is essential that everyone has the opportunity to lead and to be heard.

Christian Grønbech-Jensen

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Denmark to the international organizations in Vienna

In our complex international security landscape, we must find new and creative ways to ensure sustainable peace and personal security for all people - leaving no one behind.

Izumi Nakamitsu

Under Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

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

Gender equality will only be attained by addressing inequalities and discrimination in law and in practice.

Mona M'Bikay

Executive Director, UPR Info

Change in the system happens when it becomes personal. When it is about who I am and what is my intention.

Ignacio Packer

Executive Director, Caux Initiatives of Change