International Gender Champions

A leadership network with over 000 Champions and 000 Alumni.

We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.

António Guterres

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
Esther Monterrubio Villar

Ensuring equality and creating the conditions so that women can develop their full potential are essential foundations for building a safer, more prosperous and sustainable world, and are indispensable...

Esther Monterrubio Villar
Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Spain to UNOV and other International Organizations in Vienna
Richard Sadleir

Gender equality in all organisations is a necessary goal — it leads to better thinking, better performance and better outcomes. We can all play a part by focusing on local, practical steps.

Richard Sadleir
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Australian Embassy to Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hungary, Slovakia & Slovenia and Permanent Mission to the IAEA, UNODC, CTBTO, UNOOSA & OSCE
Inger Andersen

International Gender Champions is about engendering our organizations. I am happy to join efforts to build momentum in Nairobi!

Inger Andersen
Executive Director, UN Environment Programme
Atul Khare

As Gender Champion, I pledge to support efforts to improve gender parity at the UN, starting with the leadership level.

Atul Khare
Under Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Operational Support
Tanya Wood

"Women and girls are often the first responders when a humanitarian crisis occurs. That's why it is crucial that their voices be heard when formulating and delivering aid.

Tanya Wood
Executive Director, CHS Alliance
Christophe De Kepper

Make sport a powerful platform to foster gender equality and empower women is a top priority for the International Olympic Committee.

Christophe De Kepper
Director General, International Olympic Committee
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About the IGC

Fifty per cent of the population warrants the same visibility as the other fifty percent.

We ALL support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge and set two personal commitments to break down gender barriers.

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Leadership Exchange with Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand

Leadership Exchange with Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand

On 21 April 2022, the Council of Women World Leaders and International Gender Champions co-hosted a leadership exchange with the former Prime Minister of New Zealand and a member of the Council of Women World Leaders, H.E. Helen Clark, on the role women play in developing successful climate policies.
UN News: Guterres vows to improve UN's handling of sexual exploitation and abuse

UN News: Guterres vows to improve UN's handling of sexual exploitation and abuse

The COVID-19 pandemic has created conditions making it easier for vulnerable people to become victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking.
New Year, New IGC GBV Pledge – A Podcast with Martin Chungong

New Year, New IGC GBV Pledge – A Podcast with Martin Chungong

Call from ITU to IGC Member UN Agencies: Gender Mainstreaming Reviews

Call from ITU to IGC Member UN Agencies: Gender Mainstreaming Reviews

ITU would like to consult with other IGC Member UN agencies who conducted mainstreaming reviews in the last 2-3 years. They are looking for examples of ToRs and for the identification of potential individual experts/consultants who could undertake this work.