7 March 2025
Akhil Neelam, GRÓ GEST Alumnus: Political parties crucial for advancing women’s political participation
Akhil Neelam, a distinguished alumnus of the GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GRÓ GEST 2023), is a passionate social entrepreneur and policy professional dedicated to promoting gender equality and inclusive politics in South Asia. As the co-founder of the Centre for Gender And Politics (CGAP), Akhil leads a volunteer-driven think tank that has mobilized over 130 professionals from 14 countries to drive research and advocacy work on gender-inclusive politics. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts, he has also played a pivotal role in implementing large-scale education reforms in India, benefitting over 6 million students through innovative EdTech initiatives.
19 February 2025
Every Child Should Have the Opportunity to Succeed: Brenda Apeta GRÓ GEST Alumna
Every child should have the opportunity to succeed: Brenda Apeta GRÓ GEST Alumna
18 February 2025
March 8 Fund Project Delivers Transformative Impact in Uganda
Alumnus Peter Katuramu Leads Initiative for Disability Rights
4 February 2025
Breaking Barriers: GRÓ GEST Alumna Madalitso Juwayeyi's Mission to Empower Young Women and Combat HIV
"As a visionary leader, I inspire young women to overcome barriers and lead social change for equitable development."
29 January 2025
Strengthening Partnerships: GRÓ GEST Operations Manager Visits Sierra Leone
In January 2025, GRÓ GEST‘s Operations Manager, Guðrún Eysteinsdóttir, embarked on a mission to Sierra Leone at the invitation of Ásdís Bjarnadóttir, Head of Mission at the Icelandic Embassy in Freetown, to participate in the inaugural African Maritime Gender Network (AMGN) conference
20 January 2025
Open Call for Nominations for the 2026 GRÓ GEST Programme
The GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training (GRÓ GEST) programme calls for nominations for its academic programme in 2026. The deadline for nominations is 8 March 2025.