Riia Salsa-Audiffren
Ambassador, Permanent Representative,
Permanent Mission of Estonia to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva
Gender equality is a foundational requirement for sustainable peace and a prerequisite for lasting global security. By empowering all genders, communities become more resilient and are more capable of preventing, managing, and resolving disputes without resorting to war. As a Gender Champion I will continue to highlight the importance of gender equality in peace building, but also the economic, social and human benefits of equal opportunities for all.
I support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge.
I support the IGC gender-based violence pledge.
Personal Commitments
Encourage Geneva headquartered partner organizations to promote gender balance and work-life balance at all levels, and request regular updates on plans and resources allocated to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Promote gender transformative approaches and follow-up in partner organizations’ normative and operational work. Integrate key messages related to women’s rights, gender and diversity; sexual and reproductive health and rights; women, peace and security; and combating sexual and gender-based violence, in all relevant work of the Mission.