MariamIshak
Ishak
Canada
50 years on – Icelandic quest for equality
Government of Iceland and several Icelandic organization
Women in power and decision-making, Women and the economy, Education and training of women, Violence against women
SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG5 – Gender Equality
Harassment (2016), Sexual Health and Reproduction Education (2019), Women and STEM (2019)
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The legacy of the 1975 Women’s Strike in shaping Icelandic society.
Policy innovations: From gender quotas to equal pay laws. The country elected the first female leader in 1980. In 1982 & 1983 the 1st female political parties were formed.
Intersectionality: Addressing diverse challenges in gender equality.
Global perspectives: Lessons learned and future aspirations.
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