Rainbow Certifications of the City's cultural institutions
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
All cultural institutions of the City are expected to receive Rainbow Certification by the end of 2022. The Reykjavík City Museum and Reykjavík Art Museum have received the Rainbow Certification as the Reykjavík City Library did earlier.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2022
Status: Completed
Status report on January 1, 2024
Action completed. All cultural institutions under the purview of the Department of Culture & Sports have received Rainbow Certification, and the Department is very proud on behalf of its institutions. Continuing education for staff and ongoing work related to the Rainbow Certification will continue.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description |
| July 2022 | All cultural institutions under the purview of the Department of Culture & Tourism have received Rainbow Certification, and the Department is very proud on behalf of its institutions. |
Related actions
| Action name | Status | Completion | Updated | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renovation of Grófarhús | Completed | 2022 | January 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Aðalstræti 10 - a new exhibition of the City Museum | Completed | 2022 | January 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Rainbow Certifications of the City's cultural institutions | Completed | 2022 | January 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Review of the policies of the City of Literature, City Museum, and City of Music | In progress | 2024 | January 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| City festival conversation platform | In progress | Ongoing | January 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Taking action on accessibility - Hand in Hand | Completed | 2022 | January 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Consultation on the operations of the City Library | Completed | 2022 | January 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Mapping of art spaces in the city | In progress | 2025 | January 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
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.