Reykjavík City's Action Plan Against Violence 2022-2024
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
The aim of the Action Plan is to get an overview of the numerous projects the City carries out in its work against violence. Its goal is also to serve as a guide and ensure that these specified projects are carried out. The Nordic Safe Cities action plan is part of this action plan.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the first half of 2025
Status: Completed
Status report on July 1, 2025
The plan is monitored by Reykjavík City's Human Rights Council. Most projects and actions are within the specified timeframe.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description | |
| January 2024 | There is a long waiting list for entry into Reykjavík City's Rainbow Certification program. About 100 workplaces have received Rainbow Certification, with a similar number on the waiting list. The Rainbow Certification program was on hold as of January 1, 2024, due to staffing changes and workload pressures since the fall. The program resumed accepting workplaces off the waiting list at the beginning of 2024. | |
| July 2023 | Several ongoing actions are in place this year. These include education about violence, collecting and publishing statistics, and providing information about services available to violence survivors. A report and improvement proposals were prepared concerning the status of homeless people and violence. Informational materials for disabled people were designed, printed, and distributed with visits to all residential cores. | |
| January 2023 | The Action Plan contains 55 actions and their execution within the given time frames. | |
| July 2022 | The Action Plan consists of 55 actions and their execution within the given time frames. |
Related actions
| Action name | Status | Completion | Updated | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík City action plan on equality and human rights | In progress | 2026 | July 2025 | Human Rights and Democracy Office |
| My Neighborhood | In progress | 2026 | July 2025 | Human Rights and Democracy Office Department of Environment & Planning |
| Reykjavík Rainbow Certification | In progress | 2030 | July 2025 | Human Rights and Democracy Office |
| Reykjavík City's Action Plan Against Violence 2022-2024 | Completed | 2025 | July 2025 | Human Rights and Democracy Office |
| Inclusion, immigrants, and origin | In progress | 2030 | July 2025 | Human Rights and Democracy Office |
| Accessibility and disabled people | In progress | 2025 | July 2025 | Human Rights and Democracy Office |
| Provision of information in English | Completed | 2024 | July 2025 | Human Rights and Democracy Office |
A City for People
- 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 youth 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.