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Femicides In A Single Year Never Higher
Three women and two girls were murdered in Iceland in 2024 — the highest rate of femicide in 25 years. This is reported by the National Police Commissioner’s data science team, whose recently published data set displays the number of femicides between…
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Shesaid.so Community For Women In Music Launches In Iceland
Shesaid.so is an international community for women and gender-based minorities with the goal of connecting and empowering those groups that have not received enough support to level the playing field in the world of music for everyone. Shesaid.co has now launched in…
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Women In The Public Sphere Are At Greater Risk Of Harassment Or Violence
According to a new study, women are at very different risk of sexual harassment or violence depending on the workplace, reports Fréttablaðið. Shift workers are more at risk than day workers. [su_pullquote]The Bargain Chest just opened in Grapevine Store. This is where…
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Parliament Approves Resolution To Allow More People To Donate Blood
Parliament approved a resolution earlier this week to allow blood donations from gay men, who have previously been forbidden from donating blood, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we round…
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Organisations Demand Icelandic Government To Implement Women’s Charter
Several organisations are calling on the Icelandic government to incorporate the Women’s Charter into Icelandic law, reports RÚV. The demand comes after the government has failed to address gender equality due to funding shortfalls and concerns have been raised about the Icelandic…
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Research Finds Online Harassment Deters Women From Running for Reelection
Research suggests that online harassment is a large reason women are less likely to run for election or reelection, reports Frettablaðið. [su_pullquote]If you are coming to Iceland check out our goodie bags that you can order direct to your hotel. Also check…
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The Reykjavík Dialogue 2021: Conference On Gender-Based Violence Begins
From August 16th-18th, activists and survivors will be welcomed by the Government of Iceland, in collaboration with the city of Reykjavík and the Nordic Council of Ministers to The Reykjavík Dialogue 2021, a digital and in-person event to discuss violence against women…
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Eating Disorders Affect One In Ten Women In Iceland
More than one in ten women have been diagnosed with an eating disorder in Iceland, reports RÚV. However, the waiting list is long for patients hoping to be seen at Landspítali’s psychiatric ward or BUGL, with over one hundred waiting for assistance.…
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Emergency Measures Extended For Homeless Women
The Welfare Departement of the City of Reykjavík has announced that it will extend emergency measures for homeless women in Iceland. The decision was made in response to a statement published by eight homeless women who protested the planned closure of an…
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Homeless Women Issue Statement About Planned Closure Of Emergency Centre
Eight homeless women have issued a statement about the planned closure of an emergency solution that provides nightly shelter for homeless women. The Konukot shelter, which is part of the Red Cross and designed to meet basic housing, hygiene and food needs,…
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1.8 Million ISK Gender Gap In 2019 Employment Income: Cause For Concern
Statistics Iceland published 2019’s income data this week, revealing that Iceland still has some way to go to achieve economic gender equality. According to data from last year’s tax returns, the average personal income in Iceland in 2019 was 6.9 million ISK…
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Moving Forward With The #MeToo Conference
The inaugural #MeToo: Moving Forward conference was held in Reykjavík from September 17th to 19th. Co-sponsored by the Nordic Council of Ministers, the Government of Iceland, and the Institute for Gender Equality and Difference at the University of Iceland, it provided a…
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Creating Their Own Space: Soulflow Brings Women And Queer Comedy Nights To Gaukurinn
At Soulflow Comedy, a new show happening every Monday night at Gaukurinn, everyone is included. The weekly event, which will showcase exclusively women and queer performers, is causing a shockwave in the Reykajvík comedy scene. “Comedy can feel really intimidating,” says Kimi…
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Not Enough Done To Help Refugee Women In Icelandic Labour Market, Study Finds
Refugee women are the most marginalised group in the Icelandic labour market, according to a new study from the Federation of General and Special Workers in Iceland (SGS), Kjarninn reports. SGS conducted its research in the wake of the #MeToo testimonies of…
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Word Of The Issue: Dömubindi
So you have a gymnastics session and you’re wearing all white. Obviously, you need something to catch all of the blue liquid spilling out of you. So what’s a uterus-having human to do? Luckily, Iceland has a plethora of ridiculously expensive period…
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GayIceland Announce New Podcast On Queer Women
GayIceland, Iceland’s leading queer-focused English news service, has announced the launch of a new podcast. Called ‘Sister Sister’ and hosted by Yaz Duncan, the podcast centres the experiences of queer women. In an interview with GayIceland, Yaz says she is particularly interested…
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Number Of Women Voted Into City Councils In Iceland Never Higher
Quite a few interesting things happened during last weekend’s municipal elections, including a notable increase in the number of women voted into the city council. According to Vísir, women occupy about half of the city council seats all over the country, with…
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Decision Of 95 Icelandic Midwives To Quit Jobs Sends Hospital Into Chaos
After the entire body of midwives in Iceland quit their jobs in home-based postnatal care two days ago, the future looks grim for both new mothers and The National University Hospital of Iceland. The 95 midwives decided to quit en masse on Monday…
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Museums in Strange Places Podcast #15: The Industry Museum
Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of a podcast dedicated to exploring Iceland’s museums. Why? Because Iceland has a staggering 165 museums (that’s way more museums per person than…
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Museums in Strange Places Podcast #13: The Women’s History Archive in Iceland
Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of a podcast dedicated to exploring Iceland’s museums. Why? Because Iceland has a staggering 165 museums (that’s way more museums per person than…
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Konudagur: Women’s Day In Iceland
As the winter months finally begin to fade towards a much-anticipated pseudo-spring, it’s once again time to celebrate Konudagur, or Women’s Day. But if you think this is the latest feminist addition to the Icelandic holiday-packed calendar, think again. In fact, while…
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#MeToo: Foreign Women in Iceland Unite!
After the #MeToo movement progressively unveiled the systematic abuse of women at all levels of Icelandic society, it was only a matter of time before foreign women living in Iceland also began to share their experiences. As much as feminism is a…
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Women In Hip-Hop Unite: Puzzy Patrol Show At Gamla Bíó
Strong punchy beats resonate through the air, with the bass down low. In case you don’t know yet, Icelandic female rappers can rap faster than Eminem or Jay-Z. These women are confident, fierce and empowered, and now you have a chance to…