Employment and Social Issues
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 …
Municipal Elections 14.05.2022 – Áfram konur!
Municipal elections will be held this Saturday 14th of May. Many women of foreign origin have the right to vote. Here is a short guide to get started! Who to vote for? Understanding the political landscape as a foreign citizen or new Icelander can be challenging. However, you probably already have an opinion about important …
Nýtt í maí : Kvennaborðið – New in May : The Women’s Table
Last year’s survey by W.O.M.E.N. has shown that women of foreign origins want more opportunities to practice Icelandic.W.O.M.E.N. decided to answer that need and create a safe space where women can debate hot topics together, in Icelandic. What Kvennaborðið is: A safe space with the goal to empower women to give their opinion in Icelandic …
Would you like to participate in research?
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 …
Tax & Finances Courses
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 …
New In Iceland Information Center Opened today
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 …
Statement from the Board at W.O.M.E.N in Iceland Regarding Iceland Family Aid
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 …
Kynjaþing 2020 November 9th. – 13th. 2020 W.O.M.E.N in Iceland will be hosting two events
Kynjaþingið is a democratic feminist public platform. The agenda is organized by NGOs, and grassroots organizations designed to increase opportunity for discussion between the organizations that advocate for and support equality and the general public. We hope to provide opportunity to learn more about what is happening in feminist and equality discourse in the field. …