On 14 June 2017, heads of international organizations, permanent missions and civil society entities in Vienna met at the Vienna International Centre and pledged to break down gender barriers.

"Spain's Feminist Foreign Policy: Promoting Gender Equality in Spain's External Action" is prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, and presented by the President of the Government of Spain, Mr. Pedro Sånchez, on March 10.

One of the main goals of this Feminist Foreign Policy is to give greater weight to gender issues on the agenda of different International Organizations, be it through improving collaboration with other countries in this area, supporting candidates who promote this priority, or ensuring that a gender approach is integrated into planification of activities. 

As leaders in our personal capacities, we strongly condemn targeted attacks against women and girls, and male allies in Afghanistan.  We stand firmly against gender-based violence in all its forms. “Gender Champions who wish to show their support and add their name to the statement above are welcome to email: admin@genderchampions.com”

Tapping into IGC’s collective wisdom globally was the inspiration behind our first ever IGC Time to Talk - Champion Conversation Series.