Women Of Multicultural Ethnicity Network in Iceland
Last Tuesday W.O.M.E.N. organised in cooperation with LS retail a 2 hours CV workshop at the city library Grófin. Many women of foreign origin have to rethink their careers when moving to Iceland: they can’t find a job in their former line of work or study, and Icelandic language is often a barrier. The way …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …