Fifty years ago today, Iceland’s women made history 🇮🇸 On October 24, 1975, 90% of women across the country stepped away from both paid and unpaid work, revealing the often overlooked labour that keeps societies running. That strike was not just social history, it was systems change. And the same truth applies to climate action today. Around the world, women are disproportionately affected by climate change, they make up 80% of people displaced by climate-related disasters and are more likely to face food insecurity and loss of livelihoods. Reaching our global climate goals requires inclusion at every level, equal voice in leadership, science, finance, and policy. Because we cannot solve the climate crisis with half the world left behind. Today, we honour their courage and continue the work to ensure equality in every sphere, from leadership and innovation to climate action and sustainability.
Fifty years on from Iceland’s Women’s Strike, their protest still resonates. Perhaps former Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said it best, "Nothing in the fight for gender equality happens by itself. It always happens because women pushed for it." On October 24, 1975, an estimated 90% of women walked off their jobs and from domestic labor, demonstrating the economic and social value of their work. That solidarity helped drive lasting change in Iceland. The priorities remain clear in 2025: close the pay gap, value caregivers, prevent gender-based violence, and ensure equal voice. For more on Iceland's Equality story → https://lnkd.in/eUp2zUS3 #genderequalityiceland #genderequity Produced by: Þura Stína Filming and editing: Arnar Tomasson / Eldey Films