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

Women must be given the opportunity to partake in all levels of leadership in order to establish peace, tranquility, justice and equality.

Manizha Bakhtari

Ambassador, Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Vienna

“Our goal must be to fully achieve gender equality and to foster women empowerment at all levels and fora.

Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mexico, Embassy of Mexico to Austria / Permanent Mission of Mexico to the International Organizations in Vienna

Gender equality is a prerequisite for peaceful and prosperous societies. And to make it happen we need to join all forces, men and women alike.

Sofia Calltorp

Director, Geneva Office, UN Women

"I welcome the opportunity to be an International Gender Champion and take part in this important network to address global challenges for gender equality.

Győrgy Molnár

Ambassador, Head of Secretariat, The Wassenaar Arrangement

There is only one way towards Gender equality: together.

Miren Bengoa

Managing Director, Swiss Solidarity Foundation

Respect for humanitarian principles and sustained peace in the aftermath of armed conflicts, is only achievable when gender equality is central to related actions.

Alain Délétroz

General Director, Geneva Call