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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

“Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone’s responsibility.” Ban Ki Moon, Former UN SecGen

Thomas Lambert

Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Belgium to the OSCE

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)

I am committed to ensuring that WIPO works to close the gender gap that currently exists in innovation.

Daren Tang

Director General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

At the United Nations Foundation, we believe in the power of multilateralism to address the issues that affect the global community.

Sofia Borges

Senior Vice President and Head of the New York Office, United Nations Foundation

Founded in 1559, the University of Geneva is today one of Switzerland's leading universities. The institution enjoys a privileged international reputation and cultivates its openness to the world.

Yves Flückiger

Rector, University of Geneva