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.
11 March 2026
Caribbean partnership strengthened
The GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme recently welcomed a valued partner from the Caribbean, Dr. Marc Williams, Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM).
10 March 2026
GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme and the Iceland Ocean Cluster Sign Cooperation Agreement
On 17 February, GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme (GRÓ FTP) and the Iceland Ocean Cluster signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in innovation and sustainable use of marine resources.
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.