Edith Lederer,Funmi Iyanda and Debi Nova named as UN Gender equality champions

Edith Lederer,Funmi Iyanda and Debi Nova named as UN Gender equality champions.The United Nations gave their reason for choosing them as their Gender equality champions .
"Our champions are women and men who have made gender equality and women's empowerment their cause and mission in life."

Below are their statements  and why they have made women's rights their top priority and what you can do to join them.

Edith Lederer:
 "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." Yet, women are too often relegated to second-class status. There can be no excuse for discrimination against women or men….Women have made significant inroads in reporting and editing but only a few have cracked the glass ceiling and become CEOs of major media organizations. And the portrayal of women in the media far too often focuses on sex rather than brains. "

Funmi Iyanda:
"Gender inequality is humanity's wilful handicap. It makes no sense. The full evolution of our species will never occur without equal participation."

Debi Nova:
"Stand with me to make women’s and girls’ voices heard."