Enhanced gender and equality education
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Enhancing the training and expertise of Department of Education & Youth staff in this area.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2024
Status report on July 1, 2025
Two positions at the Gender Equality Academy: one sexologist and one gender studies specialist. In fall 2024, project managers attended all management meetings to introduce the Gender Equality Academy and the services it provides to workplaces. Educational offerings have been underutilized, but during the fall semester the Gender Equality Academy provided training at 5 workplaces. The Gender Equality Academy has been developing educational materials in gender and sexuality education to distribute to workplaces.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description | |
| July 2025 |
Two positions at the Gender Equality Academy: one sexologist and one gender studies specialist. In fall 2024, project managers attended all management meetings to introduce the Gender Equality Academy and the services it provides to workplaces. Educational offerings have been underutilized, but during the fall semester the Gender Equality Academy provided training at 5 workplaces. The Gender Equality Academy has been developing educational materials in gender and sexuality education to distribute to workplaces. |
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Societal objective
- 1. For All of Us | The Green Deal Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True | The Green Deal Children and adolescents let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts will be integrated into city life | Green Deal Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all | Green Deal Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health | Green Deal A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved conversations with residents | Green Deal Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.