The Icelandic women's strike fifty years on – despite closing the gender pay gap by 90%, the nation is ‘still no paradise’ for women, say campaigners
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How does Iceland, a country celebrated for its progress on women's rights, grapple with domestic violence cases surging nearly 40% over the past decade?
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Has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism – concept of ‘konur eru konum bestar’ is everywhere, including the female-led coalition government
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Iceland's international reputation for gender equality comes with a striking caveat – new analysis shows about 40% of women have been sexually or physically assaulted, and many are grappling with PTSD
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The Day Iceland Stood Still | Trailer
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On International Women's Day, Northern European countries stand out for women who are looking to develop their careers – Iceland secured the top spot
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PM Katrín Jakobsdóttir will take part in Iceland's first full-day womens strike in forty-eight years – calling for pay equality and action on gender-based violence
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The day women shut down Iceland
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In mainland Iceland's northernmost town, the women who powered the herring industry – and fought for gender equality – are driving a new tourism boom
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Eliza Reid: ‘The ancient Icelandic word 'sprakkar' means outstanding women. And they're all around us’.
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How Iceland is closing the gender wage gap
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Iceland hosts first major international #metoo conference – three-day gathering will explore why movement gained traction and effect it has had
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