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

Gender equality is more than just SDG 5 – it is a cross-cutting issue that encompasses all SDGs and an integral part of a just and inclusive society.

Gabriela Sellner

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations (Vienna), IAEA, UNIDO and CTBTO PrepCom

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

For trade to deliver on its promise of sustainable and inclusive growth for all, greater efforts must be made to develop trade policies that encourage and support women’s economic empowerment.

Pamela Coke-Hamilton

Executive Director, International Trade Centre

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

In 2024, we have still not broken the glass ceiling. It is high time that we make real progress. We need to strengthen and support women throughout their careers.

Niamh Leinwather

Secretary General, Vienna International Arbitral Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber

The pressing issues of our time—such as climate change, environmental degradation, violent conflicts, and social, economic, and gender inequalities—are interconnected.

Reinhold Gallmetzer

Founder, Center for Climate Crime Analysis