Women Of Multicultural Ethnicity Network in Iceland
Applications accepted until November 17th W.O.M.E.N in Iceland is now accepting applications for members to run for the vacant seats on our board. Elections take place at the upcoming elections on November 23rd, 2022 at our Annual General Meeting. We encourage women of foreign origin who are willing and able to invest their time and …
W.O.M.E.N In Iceland strongly disagrees with the comments made today in an interview published on Rúv by Sólveig Jónsdóttir Chair of Efling . It is important to note that she is the head of perhaps the largest union in Iceland, representing the largest number of employees of foreign origin. The statement is harmful to the …
W.O.M.E.N in Iceland has often attempted to flag the need for anti-bias policy and awareness programs here in Iceland. We defined prejudice and discrimination as one of the underlying reasons for women of foreign origin to be left so vulnerable to abuse and harassment while also experiencing difficulties in getting support, when we marched forward …
W.O.M.E.N in Iceland would like to make a formal statement in support of Lenya Rún Taha Karim. Leyna Rún was elected deputy member of parliament for the Pirate Party in elections this autumn. Ever since the news broke that Lenya Rún had been formally elected to parliament for 9 hours on this fateful day, she …
We were approached here at W.O.M.E.N. in Iceland about legal proceedings in the care of a District Court Attorney. The topic being the human rights of female applicants for international protection. The attorney was given consent to discuss certain issues of her clients’ cases with the organization. After reviewing the information provided, we believe it …
The Women’s story circle will gather again just like before on the first Sunday of each month. We hope you will join us and take part! #reykjavik #womensupportingwomen #iceland
There are just 21 days or 3 short weeks until our Annual General Meeting Wednesday the 24th of November. The meeting will be held at Hallveigarstaðir Túngata 14, 101 Reykjavik from 7 pm – 9 pm. (Advertisement below) We are very proud to announce that our First Lady Eliza Reid will chair our meeting and …
Despite the weather, all summer many ladies came with their young plants and here below are pictures from one such gathering on the 30th of May. We started our day by sharing our favorite plants based on our personal stories. It was nice to get to know each other, especially inside the warm, cozy greenhouse …
Interested in helping? ASÍ is looking for participants. NEET (not in employment, education or training) project sponsored by ASÍ putting out a call for participants in a focus group! ! ASÍ is looking for participants in a research project about the experiences and reality of young women with a foreign background who have at one …
Interested in helping? ASÍ is looking for participants. NEET (not in employment, education or training) project sponsored by ASÍ putting out a call for participants in a focus group! ! ASÍ is looking for participants in a research project about the experiences and reality of young women with a foreign background who have at one …