Network For Gender Equality | International Gender Champions

António Guterres

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

Laura Gil Savastano

I have been committed to Gender Equality throughout my professional career and, as Deputy Minister for Multilateral Affairs, I paved the way for the establishment of an Intersectional Feminist Foreign...

Laura Gil Savastano

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

Matteo Fachinotti

In order to address today’s challenges, we need the very best people. Increasing gender equality and opportunities for women means giving ourselves the means to be effective, fair, and impactful.

Matteo Fachinotti

Ambassador, Resident Representative to the IAEA and Permanent Representative to the CTBTO PrepCom, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE, the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna

Michelle Gyles-McDonnough

Education and capacity building are powerful tools for gender equality. At UNITAR, we are committed to inclusive learning and empowerment.

Michelle Gyles-McDonnough

UN Assistant Secretary-General, Executive Director, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Dr. Thomas Greminger

The global challenges we face demand international cooperation and creativity stemming from our diversity to build resilient societies and sustainable peace and security for all.

Dr. Thomas Greminger

Director, Geneva Center for Security Policy

Akinyi Roselyn Walender

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

As a fervent advocate for Human rights, I firmly believe that true equality can only be achieved when every individual, regardless of gender is empowered to live and thrive without limitations.

Executive Director, Tareto Africa

Fifty per cent of the population warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.

IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation

Press Release: Second Edition of the Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit Launched

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