👋🏻 Meet our Geneva Steering Group! At the IGC, we work hand‑in‑hand with our Champions to drive gender equality in the multilateral system. We are grateful for the 5 committed #INTGenderChampions leading our Geneva Steering Group!

1️⃣0️⃣ Years of IGC – 10 Stories of Impact 💬 🥳 As the #INTGenderChampions celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collective action, our anniversary series comes to an end. 🎥To close us off, we spotlight Caitlin Kraft Buchman, CEO / Founder of Women At The Table, and Co-Founder of the IGC.

Snapshot from today's Geneva Focal Points meeting which served to exchange, align on strategy, and plan for #IWD and #CSW70. Collaboration is at the heart of progress. Our #INTGenderChampions Focal Points meetings are a platform to connect the dots across priorities, initiatives and institutions.

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Sofia Calltorp, Director of UN Women Geneva Office! Read her commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/so...

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in New York, Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly! Read her commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/an...

🆕From the Champions Meeting in Vienna to the IGC Team Retreat, strategic discussions for the year ahead have been shaping this month. Find out what our Champions and the IGC Secretariat have been up to in our January news flash.🎬⚡ youtu.be/fIeTBF7JzIE?...

What happens when #gender is erased from diplomacy? "The stakes are higher than gender alone. Multilateralism itself is under threat." 🔗 Read the article by Claire Somerville here: www.genevapolicyoutlook.ch/regressive-g...

🔔Reminder to all our Champions and Focal Points: upload your 2026 commitments now! Like every year, the #INTGenderChampions are required to develop two personal commitments. ➡️ Strong commitments for #GenderEquality are S.M.A.R.T. - Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic, and Time-bound.

At yesterday’s WPS Impact Group Meeting, #INTGenderChampions convened for an exchange on the future of the WPS agenda in an increasingly constrained multilateral environment. Looking ahead the group shared reflections on priorities for the year and opportunities for collaboration.

🌎 To mark yesterday's #WomenInMultilateralism Day, we are bringing you some tried-and-tested practices from our #INTGenderChampions network that are helping advance gender parity in the multilateral system. Find the Toolkit here: s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/igc-producti...

📢The #INTGenderChampions Secretariat has a message for you. Did you know that the anti-gender funding in Europe alone reached an unprecedented 1.18 billion USD between 2018 and 2022? At the #INTGenderChampions, we are ready to rise to the challenge. Will you support us?

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Vienna, Ambassador Brian Flynn of Ireland to the OSCE in Vienna! Read his commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/br...

🌊We are navigating turbulent waters. Increased political pushback on gender equality is working to erode principles and rights once thought secure. The IGC's new Lighthouse Strategy is our response to this moment. Read the full strategy: s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/igc-producti...

🌟 Last week’s Bi-annual Meeting of the #INTGenderChampions in Vienna served to reflect on progress and challenges in the implementation of Champions commitments and to align on priorities for 2026. The Hub also welcomed 4 recent Champions, including the Ambassadors of Sweden, Belgium & Finland!

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Rajat Khosla, Executive Director of Partnership for Maternal Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH)! Read his commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/ra...

🥳 As the #INTGenderChampions celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collective action, our anniversary series continues. 🎥 Next, we spotlight Lilian Dodzo, Regional Director of World Vision East Africa Region. youtu.be/MVwuYYitjtw

🆕Things have been busy at the #INTGenderChampions in December! From celebrating successful Gender-Responsive Climate Action, to pushing forward with the launch of the new Lighthouse Strategy, find out what our Champions have been up to in our December news flash. 🎬⚡ youtu.be/f3h9rCZ-RRM?...

Happy New Year! 🎉 We are immensely grateful for our community and partners for their continued support. As we step into 2026, our #INTGenderChampions are continuing to push for gender equality with courage, care, and the power of collective commitment - so watch this space!

Happy Holidays - equality for all, every season! ✨ We at the #INTGenderChampions are taking a social media break until 5 January 2026. May this season bring you rest and joy. Here is to moving gender equality forward in the year ahead!

🥳 As the #INTGenderChampions celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collective action, our anniversary series continues. 🎥 Next, we spotlight Paul Bekkers, former Ambassador and PR of the Netherlands to the UN & other IOs in Geneva, and proud IGC Alumnus. youtu.be/SGi452aa7k8

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in New York, Leticia Reis De Carvalho, Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority! Read her commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/le...

🥳 As the #INTGenderChampions celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collective action, our anniversary series continues. 🎥 Next, we spotlight Michèle Taylor, former US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, and IGC Alumna. youtu.be/p3rTSLd-_xM

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Carina Solmirano, Head of the Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat! Read her commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/ca...

🌱Gender-responsive climate action is as urgent as it is possible! One year after the launch of the Geneva Pledge for Gender-Responsive Climate Action, the #INTGenderChampions Climate Impact Group launched its new Best Practice Repository. Read more: s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/igc-producti...

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Ambassador Alexander Kmentt of Austria to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva! Read his commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/al... @austriaungeneva.bsky.social @akmentt.bsky.social

🥳 As the #INTGenderChampions celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collective action, our anniversary series continues. We spotlight Sameer Chauhan, Director of the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), and the “I Say No to Sexism Online” Campaign youtu.be/3k0x20Fwslc

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Ambassador Antje Leendertsje of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva. Read her commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/an...

🥳 As the #INTGenderChampions celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collective action, our anniversary series continues. 🎥 Next, we spotlight Elise Buckle ✨, Founder/CEO of Climate Bridges and Co-Chair of the IGC Climate Impact Group. youtu.be/Ps8WUPMPevM #IGC10years

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Erica Schouten of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations, WTO and other International Organisations in Geneva! Read her commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/er...

🥳 As the #INTGenderChampions celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collective action, our anniversary series continues. 🎥 Next, we spotlight Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary General of the ITU and Global Board Member of the #INTGenderChampions. youtu.be/7vMTPgkHGYY

"How can we safeguard gender equality in a rapidly evolving digital landscape?" 🗯️This question has been discussed by Catherine Wright (Bischofberger), Dr. Fabian Lütz and Sylvia Poll at our Lunch & Learn Event.

🆕Things have been busy at the #INTGenderChampions in November! Find out what our Champions have been up to in our November news flash. 🎬⚡ A warm welcome also to our new Gender Champions: Dr Amrita Kapur, Maritza Chan, Anne Goedert, and Erica Schouten! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHWS...

🟠As we mark the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Ambassador Matthew Wilson highlights in his article how taxing menstrual products undermines dignity, health, and gender equality. 📢 Join the call for menstrual equity, and read the article here genderchampions.com/news/article...

🟠Today's participatory event, organised by UN Women, the EU Delegation in Geneva and the United Nations Office at Geneva, marked the launch of the 2025 #16Days campaign under the global theme: UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.

Yesterday, #INTGenderChampions Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Désirée Schweitzer, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the @austriaungeneva.bsky.social, brought together a group of 25 Geneva Champions to discuss the state of gender within human rights around the world.

🥳As the #INTGenderChampions celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collective action, we are happy to continue our new series: “10 Years of IGC – 10 Stories of Impact.” 🎥Arancha González & Susana Malcorra reflect on the Buenos Aires Declaration on Women & Trade. youtu.be/gTJ0algE89Y

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in New York, Ambassador Maritza Chan-Valverde of Costa Rica to the United Nations! Read her commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/ma...

📆Save the date for our upcoming Lunch & Learn Event! 🕛Monday, 1 December 2025 | 12:00–13:00 📍Hybrid - @Geneva Centre for Security Policy (7th floor) and online 🔗Register here: gcsp-ch.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🎬Yesterday, the Embassy of Switzerland in the Netherlands, in partnership with the #INTGenderChampions, hosted a screening of the award-winning documentary "Free to Run". The film highlights the struggles and achievements of women who pushed past barriers to claim their space in sport. 🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️💪🏻

🥳As the #INTGenderChampions celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collective action, we are proud to launch our anniversary series “10 Years of IGC – 10 Stories of Impact.” 🎥Michael Moller, IGC co-founder, reflects on the network’s creation. youtu.be/P0SPLrwX3Z0

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Dr Amrita Kapur, Secretary General of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom! @wilpf.bsky.social Read her commitments for hashtag#GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/dr...

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in The Hague Kimberly West, Specialist Prosecutor at the Kosovo Specialist Chamber! Read her commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/ki...

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva Yasmine Fouad, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)! Read her commitments for #GenderEquality: genderchampions.com/champions/ya...

📣 A milestone year for gender equality and a renewed call to action. #INTGenderChampions across our hubs have released a statement to mark #IGC10Years and urge for courageous, creative leadership for #genderequality. 🔗Read the full statement here: genderchampions.com/news/igc-sta...

🎉On this International Day for Care and Support, we celebrate the 2025 landmark decision of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to recognise care as a human right. @unrisd.org Director and one of our #INTGenderChampions Magdalena Sepúlveda welcomes this milestone for #carejustice& #humanrights

🎧 New #INTGenderChampions Podcast episode! In this conversation with Edit Schlaffer of Women Without Borders we explore how resilience starts at home and why women are essential architects of peace far beyond negotiation rooms. Listen here: genderchampions.com/news/igc-pod...

Join UN Women, United Nations Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Permanent Missions of Colombia , Japan, Chile, and Switzerland for a high-level discussion marking the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000). 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eW-Pvit2 💻 Watch live online

Today at #IPU151, the updated #INTGEnderChampions Gender-Responsive Assemblies Toolkit was spotlighted by Amb. Claudia Fuentes Julio of Chile & IPU SG Martin Chungong. 🔗https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/igc-production/7IQHbPctSFMegSF-Y3fv0FtoB2FWLqbu.pdf

🕊️ This #GenevaPeaceWeek, let’s turn promise into action and #HearHerCall. ☎️ Sharon Bhagwan Rolls from Fiji highlights the link between climate justice and peacebuilding, calling for human-centred, demilitarised, decolonised, and denuclearised peace efforts. #INTGenderChampions

🕊️ This #GenevaPeaceWeek, let’s turn promise into action and #HearHerCall. ☎️ Ukrainian peace activist Nina Potarska highlights that peace talks must be transparent & inclusive—prioritising women, children, refugees & prisoners. #INTGenderChampions @wilpf.bsky.social