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International Gender Champions
A leadership network with over
000
Champions and
000
Alumni.
We bring together decision-makers to break down gender barriers.
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 not only a matter of justice – it is an imperative for reaching lasting peace, stability, and the advancement of our societies.
Annika Ben David
Ambassador, Permanent Representative, Embassy of Sweden to Austria
A society is only truly transformed when its women are educated and empowered.
Rapulane Sydney Molekane
Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Vienna , Embassy and Permanent Representation of the Republic of South Africa to Austria
I am determined to use my voice as an international gender champion to ensure that gender considerations are mainstreamed in climate policies. We have no time to lose.
Celeste Saulo
Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization
A modern UNRWA is one that promotes gender equality and parity in senior positions, provides an inclusive work environment and has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace.
Philippe Lazzarini
Commissioner-General, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
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 equality is fundamental to every aspect of our work. It needs to guide the questions we ask, the teams we build, and the global policy responses we develop.
Adam Day
Head of Geneva Office, United Nations University Centre for Policy Research
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
Tatiana Molcean Assumes Chairship of the International Gender Champions Global Board
Why we are going further: The Updated IGC Panel Parity Pledge
Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong