Women Of Multicultural Ethnicity Network in Iceland
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 …
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
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 …
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 wanted to share the news with you all that the 112 Emergency website now has an English page. We are very proud to have worked with them in getting the website and information accessible to non-Icelandic speakers. Access to information is critical for making the right decisions when in need. We know they are …
We are proud to support the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Iceland in raising awareness and understanding. Together through opening ourselves up to diversity we can create a more peaceful world.
The main objectives of the project are to promote immigrant women both in the capital area and beyond, to activate them through structured empowerment for participation in the community and to promote the active participation in the social activities. Additional objective is to identify problems that impede or inhibit adaptation (a.) communal (b.) individual. This …