16 March 2026
World Water Day 2026: Water and Gender Equality
2026 GRÓ GEST Fellow Esther Chinecherem George will give a presentation at an afternoon seminar on Water and Gender Equality in celebration of World Water Day, on Friday 20 March 2026.
5 March 2026
Gender Equality: A Prerequisite for Development and Progress
In recent years the world has seen human rights being called into question that once were considered secure and undisputed. The fight for equality is facing growing opposition in many parts of the world; women’s fundamental rights are under attack and LGBTQ+ people face increasing discrimination and persecution. We have seen just how fragile progress toward gender equality over recent decades can be. Rights achieved after decades of struggle, in some cases centuries, can be undone with a single stroke of the pen.
4 March 2026
Gender Equality Under Pressure - Recording from open event 3rd March
The GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GRÓ GEST) was the focus of the third event of the series From Knowledge to Development Impact, that took place at the University of Iceland on the 3rd of March.
27 February 2026
Open Event: GRÓ GEST – From Knowledge to Development Impact: Gender Equality under Pressure
Link for further information: From Knowledge to Development Impact: Gender Equality under Pressure | University of Iceland
Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1587810458924517
The event will be streamed: https://vimeo.com/event/5759315