50 years since Iceland’s Women’s Strike On UN Day, October 24, 1975, about 90% of Icelandic women stopped work at businesses and at home to show how essential their labor is. Rallies took place nationwide. In Reykjavík, about 25,000 people (over 11% of Iceland’s population) gathered for one of the largest outdoor demonstrations in Iceland’s history. Watch the trailer → www.genderequalityiceland.is Produced by: Þura Stina Filming and editing: Arnar Tomasson / Eldey Films #genderequalityiceland |

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Tens of thousands of Icelandic women, including the prime minister, participated in a strike on Tuesday to advocate for greater gender equality in the country. It marked the seventh strike of its kind since 1975, with the movement known as “Women’s Day Off” or “Kvennafri” in Icelandic, which is aimed to raise awareness about systemic wage discrimination and gender-based violence faced by women in Iceland. For more: https://chddr.tv/3s5DkWd | cheddar news

1.1K views · 69 reactions | Shops, schools, and banks in Iceland were shut for the day on October 24, as thousands of women took part in a strike to protest unequal pay and gender-based violence. | Human Rights Watch | Facebook