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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

Upholding women's and girls' rights must be on our mind and in our actions every day, everywhere.

Susan Eckey

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

I will do my utmost to support the efforts of the IOs in Vienna in promoting gender equality and an equitable work-life balance in my capacity as head of the Permanent Mission of Japan.

Atsushi Kaifu

Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna

Advancing gender equality and diversity will strengthen multilateral institutions and the rule of law. As a gender champion, I pledge to lead by example—using my influence to turn commitments into results.

Graciela Gatti Santana

President, International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

The sooner we achieve gender parity in the corporate world the better chances we have of ensuring equal opportunities for both men and women in a modern and dynamic African society.

Kaddu K. Sebunya

Chief Executive Officer, African Wildlife Foundation

The fight for gender equality must continue until the day that this fundamental right becomes a given in all spheres of society.

Marie Hürlimann

Co-Director, foraus

The promotion and protection of women's rights and gender equality and diversity are key goals for ISHR and the many inspiring women human rights defenders with whom we work.

Phil Lynch

Executive Director, International Service for Human Rights