Women Of Multicultural Ethnicity Network in Iceland
24 ladies and 1 child gathered again on the 16th of May and worked on the growing bed. New soil was added to the growing bed and we sowed carrots and turnips. We thank Gæðamold for their kind support. The weather was once again fantastic and the new owner of Nordic House Coffee Shop SONO …
This winter we received a request we are really not accustomed to receiving. Bergþóra Jónsdóttir and Icelandic graphic designer contacted us offering to donate the proceeds form a very special exhibit to our organization. The Sisterhood II exhibit was put forth first in Dalvík and just recently here in Reykjavik as part of Design March. …
W.O.M.E.N in Iceland along with ISPA – Instituto Universitário have the pleasure to invite you to the next Workshop online of Peer Network on “Involvement of men in violence against women prevention programs: possibilities and perils” with Eric Mankowski. Eric Mankowski, Ph.D., a community psychologist, is Professor in the Department of Psychology and Affiliate Faculty …
The first gathering of the World Garden was on 25th April at the greenhouse of the Nordic House in Reykjavik. 28 ladies and 3 babies joined us respecting the current Covid restrictions by attending the event in two different time slots and we had a great time planting the seeds and learned about different type soils …
In the month of May, W.O.M.E.N in Iceland , are offering four free online courses on taxes and finances in Iceland (in English). *Session 1 Thursday, May 6th How taxes work for individuals, how to read your salary slips, Tax Return Filings. **Session 2 Thursday, May 13th: Tax filings and finance management for self-employed contractors …
We were very honored when RIKK asked us to contribute to the publication of the #METOO compilation. We believe that our efforts to lift the voices of women of foreign origin in the Metoo movement here in Iceland were extremely important. If society is to change and adapt to the needs of all its inhabitants …
The Icelandic government has put in place updated stricter restrictions which we all need to be aware of. We recommend that people watch closely the COVID data website here: https://www.covid.is/english Here also is the latest published news regarding restrictions: https://www.ruv.is/frett/2021/03/24/much-stricter-covid-controls-from-midnight
Awakening from COVID lockdown has enspired us at the Women‘s Story Circle to work outside this spring and through the summer! We are very excited to announce our collaboration with the Nordic House in Reykjavik. We intend to start a garden project! The NH has been so gracious to welcome us and give us the opportunity to grow …
New in Iceland opened today offering information services free of charge and under strictest confidentiality. Immigrants can get assistance to feel safe, to be well-informed and supported while living in Iceland. Counselors offer information and advice with respect to your privacy and confidentiality. The center cooperates with key institutions and organizations in Iceland so together …
Regarding December 9th’s news of alleged discrimination against primarily women of foreign origin taking place at Iceland Family Aid: W.O.M.E.N. in Iceland takes this matter very seriously. As an organization dedicated to the betterment of women of foreign origin in Iceland, we are deeply disappointed to hear that Iceland Family Aid (Fjölskyldahjálp) has again …