Gender equality
The City of Reykjavík's Human Rights Policy includes a section on gender equality.
The Human Rights Office's projects on gender equality are in the Action Plan for Equality and Human Rights 2023-2026. This plan also serves as Reykjavík City's equality plan under Article 13 of Act No. 1514/2020 on the Administration of Matters Concerning Equality.
Equality and human rights in Reykjavík
Reykjavík City has set a goal to become a city for people built on justice, fairness and citizen participation, where no one gets left behind. The City is committed to working systematically on equality and human rights for its residents, and this commitment shows in the City's Human Rights Policy.
Together Against Violence
Together Against Violence is a collaborative project between Reykjavík City, Reykjavík Metropolitan Police, The Women's Shelter, Primary Care of the Capital Area and District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík. This collaboration aims to ensure residents' safety in their homes, provide better services to victims and perpetrators, and improve conditions for children living with domestic abuse.
Pornification is Sexual Harassment
The pamphlet is a collaborative project between the Human Rights & Democracy Office and MARK, the Center for Diversity and Gender Research at the University of Iceland. The pamphlet demonstrates how discussions about appearance, along with degrading representations, are used to undermine women's credibility and strength. Arguments are made that pornification, whether expressed in words or imagery, is sexual harassment.
Gendered Figures
The Human Rights Office has published a booklet called "Gendered Figures" containing data that highlights the different circumstances of men and women throughout the city.
Equality in sports clubs
Gender budgeting
Gender budgeting is an extensive project carried out across all City departments. The project's purpose is to promote increased equality and better utilization of funds with the residents' needs as a guiding principle.
European Charter for the Equality of Women and Men
Reykjavík City has signed the European Charter for the Equality of Women and Men in Local Life.