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Inclusion and its dependence on free labour of foreign women

Our organisation has a seat on government and municipal committees and is often invited to meetings and workshops where immigration issues are discussed. Additionally other organisations, such as the union movement reach out to us to participate in organising events, such as the Women’s strike today. Except for a 20% office staff all our board …

Our human rights are up for discussion – Christina Milcher, vice-chair W.O.M.E.N.

Christina Milcher, vice-chair W.O.M.E.N., wrote about the current state of Icelandic law on asylum seekers and women victims of sex trafficking who are now on the streets in Iceland: “As Iceland is often described as a feminist paradise one might be excused to think that these kind of (https://www.visir.is/g/20232448665d, https://www.visir.is/g/20232449068d/tholendur-mansals-sviptar-ollum-rettindum-og-visad-a-gotuna) news stories are exceptions. Unfortunately, this …

Consultation meeting of non-governmental organizations for refugees who have been deprived of public services.

Along with 22 other non-profit organisation, W.O.M.E.N. asked the minister for a meeting yesterday. A historically large group of NGOs came together for an emergency meeting. Christina Milcher, vice-chair and Marion Poilvez, treasurer, were there. Christina Milcher, our vice-chair, spoke on behalf of W.O.M.E.N.: “As women of foreign origin living in the gender paradise of …

Along with 22 other organizations, W.O.M.E.N. expresses their deep concern about the serious situation of displaced people who have been expelled from all services. The organizations invite the minister to a meeting.

JOINT DECLARATION OF GRAVE CONCERN ABOUT THE SERIOUS SITUATION OF DISPLACED PEOPLE The non-governmental organizations mentioned below are deeply concerned about the very serious situation that has arisen in the case of displaced people who have been expelled from all services of public bodies after the negative result of their application for protection. As a …

The Ministry of Social affairs and Labour awards W.O.M.E.N. a 2.500.000 isk grant for operating costs

Yesterday the Ministry of Social affairs and Labour awarded our association 2.500.000 isk for operating costs. We are all volunteers at W.O.M.E.N. This grant is important as it will help us use our time and energy better, so help women of foreign origin better. All thanks and credits go to the former boards who made …

Statement from W.O.M.E.N in Iceland: Icelandic courses provided by employers.

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 …