It was eerily quiet on the suburban streets of Iceland on October 24, 2023. Schools weren’t open, swimming pools closed and several banks shut early. That was because the majority of Iceland’s women ...

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People across Iceland gather during the women's strike in Reykjavik, Iceland, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Arni Torfason) HUSAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Schools, shops, banks and Iceland’s famous ...

(Bloomberg) -- The prime minister joined other women in Iceland on a strike to call attention to the remaining inequalities in their society even though the country ranks highest globally in terms of ...

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND — Iceland's natural beauty captivates at every turn, from roaring waterfalls to beautiful black sand beaches, making it a popular backdrop for blockbusters. But beyond its stunning ...

We recently had the privilege of participating in the second annual Reykjavik Global Forum – Women Leaders, which took place in Iceland from 18-20 November. The event was co-hosted by Women Political ...

Thousands of women in Iceland, including the president, will not be working today to mark 50 years since the first Women's Day Off in the country. The strike on October 24 1975 called the "kvennafrí", ...

The Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders, held this year from Monday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 11, features panels and fireside discussions with an array of accomplished leaders in ...

HUSAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Schools, shops, banks and Iceland's famous swimming pools shut on Tuesday as women in the volcanic island nation — including the prime minister — went on strike to push for an ...

HUSAVIK, Iceland — Schools, shops, banks and Iceland’s famous swimming pools shut on Tuesday as women in the volcanic island nation — including the prime minister — went on strike to push for an end ...