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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

Advancing gender equality strengthens societies as a whole – democracy, stability, and economic well-being. Neither steps backward nor backlashes can be afforded in gender equality.

Nina Vaskunlahti

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy and Permanent Mission of Finland to the International Organizations 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

No one can dispute the importance of women in our increasingly digital economy. Still, change is not happening fast enough and the lack of gender equality in tech and beyond needs more concrete action.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union

I believe that true peace and security are only possible when gender equality is treated as a fundamental pillar.

Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu

Secretary General, OSCE

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

Gender justice is not just an issue for women; men too must step up, and sometimes step aside, in favour of equality and justice.

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein

President and CEO, International Peace Institute