GRÓ GEST

The GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training (GEST) Programme is a postgraduate training and capacity development programme based at the University of Iceland and funded by the Government of Iceland. GEST promotes gender equality and social justice in low- and middle-income countries through education, research, and cooperation.

Each year, GRÓ GEST offers a five-month postgraduate diploma programme in international gender equality studies for professionals working to advance gender equality in their home institutions. Since 2020, GEST has also expanded its reach through online learning, developing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), hybrid short courses, and virtual training initiatives that make its expertise accessible to a global audience.

Through its network of alumni, partner institutions, and global collaborations, GRÓ GEST fosters transformative approaches to gender equality and contributes to sustainable development and human rights across diverse contexts.