Skip to main content

The Policy on gender equality in Iceland

Report / White Paper

Back
September 1, 2013

The Policy on gender equality in Iceland

Iceland gender equality act dates back to 1975, the current one enforced in 2008. Iceland is characterised by a high labour market activity of women but large gender gaps. Currently, the specific Icelandic profile in gender policies is reflected in the act on parental leave policies providing men with three month paternity leave.

Resource type
Region
Author
Thorgerdur Einarsdóttir
Publisher
European Parliament
Publication year
2010
Iceland gender equality act dates back to 1975, the current one enforced in 2008. Iceland is characterised by a high labour market activity of women but large gender gaps. Currently, the specific Icelandic profile in gender policies is reflected in the act on parental leave policies providing men with three month paternity leave.

Resource type
Region
Author
Thorgerdur Einarsdóttir
Publisher
European Parliament
Publication year
2010