Women in Iceland recently went on strike to advocate for gender equality. This marked the seventh time they have taken such action since the first strike in 1975. The strike, known as the “Women’s Day Off” or “Kvennafrí” in Icelandic, aimed to raise awareness about wage discrimination and gender-based violence faced by women. Even the country’s Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, participated in the strike to show solidarity. The strike was supported by various organizations and government departments. Iceland has a strong history of supporting these strikes and has been ranked as one of the best countries for gender equality by the World Economic Forum. The organizers also emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions of immigrant women in Icelandic society. Men were encouraged to take on additional responsibilities at home and work to support the strike. The government is also conducting research on wage disparities between male-dominated and female-dominated professions.
