GRÓ GEST Alumni Video Highlights Global Action on Gender Equality
A newly released video montage from the GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GRÓ GEST) brings together 30 voices from across its global alumni network, offering a dynamic snapshot of gender equality work in action.
Drawing on contributions from alumni working in government, civil society, academia, and international organisations, the video captures how gender knowledge is translated into concrete initiatives across diverse contexts. From policy development and advocacy to community-based programmes and institutional reform, the montage reflects the wide-ranging ways in which alumni engage with gender equality in their daily work.
Rather than presenting a single narrative, the video emphasises diversity in both approach and context. Alumni highlight initiatives related to education, health, economic empowerment, rights-based advocacy, and social change, illustrating how gender equality efforts are adapted to local realities while remaining connected through shared frameworks and values.
The montage was first presented at the University of Iceland on 3 March 2026 during the event From Knowledge to Development Impact: Gender Equality under Pressure. While the event explored the broader global landscape, the video itself focuses on practice, showcasing what alumni are building, leading, and sustaining in their respective fields.
A central message emerging from the video is one of continuity and collaboration. Alumni point not only to individual achievements, but to the importance of networks, partnerships, and ongoing learning in strengthening their work. The montage reflects how participation in GRÓ GEST contributes to a wider community of practitioners who continue to exchange knowledge and support each other across borders.
By foregrounding these experiences, the video offers a grounded perspective on gender equality as lived practice. It highlights the cumulative impact of many small and large efforts carried out in different parts of the world, demonstrating how expertise, when embedded in local contexts and sustained over time, can contribute to meaningful change.
The full video montage is now available to watch.