Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iceland’s PM Katrín Jakobsdóttir strikes over gender pay gap

Katrín Jakobsdóttir gender pay gap

Iceland’s PM Katrín Jakobsdóttir strikes over gender pay gap. This nationwide protest is a response to gender-based violence. Iceland has held the title of the best country in the world for gender equality. Tens of thousands of women, including Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, are participating in a “kvennafrí” or women’s day off in Iceland on … Read more

Iceland’s PM Takes a Stand: Strikes for Gender Pay Equity

Iceland's PM Takes a Stand: Strikes for Gender Pay Equity

Katrín Jakobsdóttir, stage “kvennafri” strike for gender equality and against violence. Impact felt in female-majority sectors like healthcare and education. First full-day women’s strike since 1975. On Tuesday, tens of thousands of Icelandic women, including Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, will participate in a “kvennafri” or women’s day off as a protest against gender pay inequality … Read more