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

They are no more “women” issues than they are “men” issues- they are gender and sex-based issues that affect all men and women, girls and boys differently, in all their diversity.

Véronique Pepin-Hallé

Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Delegation of Canada to the OSCE

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

Justice for women and girls is at the core of sustainable peace and development.

Jan Beagle

Director-General, International Development Law Organization (IDLO)

Gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness are not just a matter of numbers, respect and empowerment, they are essential for the advancement of society.

Philippe Metzger

Secretary-General and CEO, International Electrotechnical Commission

My efforts for gender equality in the economy are motivated by a commitment to women’s rights as much as by the desire to dismantle economic disparities of every kind.

Caroline Dommen

Team Lead, Agreement on Agriculture ReImagined

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