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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
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
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
The United Nations must truly serve all the peoples of the world, of which, everywhere in the world, half are women and girls.
Annalena Baerbock
President of the United Nations General Assembly at its 80th session, United Nations
Valuable work on gender, equity, human rights and social determinants of health is extremely important to our mission.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General, World Health Organization
We all have a role to play – personally and professionally – to ensure a safe, inclusive and equitable world in which women and girls can thrive and live out their full potential.
Hilary Power
UN Geneva Director, Human Rights Watch
Gender equality is not just a goal; it's a fundamental principle that should seamlessly integrate into every program and initiative. It adds immense value and should be a natural requirement, not a question.
Chege Ngugi
Africa Regional Director, ChildFund International
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Fifty per cent of the population
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IGC Podcast: Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds with Corinne Momal-Vanian and Karen Zamberia, Kofi Annan Foundation
Launch of the IGC Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit: Remarks by IGC Global Board Chair and Secretary General of the IPU, Martin Chungong
Press Release: Make Climate COP Presidencies Gender-Balanced. A joint Appeal to the COP30 Parties
IGC Statement: A Milestone Year for Gender Equality - Renewed Commitment, Expanded Horizons