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

Only a woman empowered with knowledge and skills can overcome the existing limiting social and gender norms and realize her full potential.

Melita Župevc

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Slovenia to the UN, OSCE and other International Organisations in Vienna

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

I am honoured to be part of the International Gender Champions.

Natalia Kanem

Executive Director, UNFPA

I am proud to be an International Gender Champion. Applying a gender lens to all our work is essential to address effectively current global challenges.

Volker Türk

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Achieving gender equality is an active responsibility for each and every one of us.

Anna Tomasi

Executive Secretary, The Global Commission on Drug Policy

In agroecology, justice and sustainability go hand in hand. At Biovision, we make women’s vital roles in food systems visible and valued – because without gender equity, transformation isn’t possible.

Anders Gautschi

CEO, Biovision