When somebody forces a person to marry to benefit from it themselves, for example, to gain a residential permit or citizenship, it is human trafficking and is called forced marriage. 

Forced marriage is when a person has not agreed to marry but does so to gain benefits for the oppressor. That is also human trafficking because someone benefits from what the person is exploited to do. You could be in a forced marriage if:

You are threatened with violence or other types of psychological threats to marry someone you do not want to marry.

You did not know you were getting married.

You cannot talk about your marriage with others

You were promised a residential permit, citizenship, or money in exchange for getting married. 

A conversation with a 112 team member is a safe and helpful way to take the first step if you are a victim of human trafficking. 

It can be hard to spot the signs of human trafficking. The most important thing is to be aware of people in your nearest surroundings and know the methods of those who exploit. 

Wheelchair accessible. Counsellor that has good understanding of disabled persons rights.

Stígamót helps people who have suffered sexual abuse. It doesn’t matter how long it has been since the abuse occurred.

Stígamót is an organisation that offers interviews and support groups for people who have been sexually abused. It doesn't matter if the abuse occurred long ago, you can always get help at Stígamót. They also provide counselling for families. All of their services are free.

At Stígamót, everyone is welcome regardless of gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, your origin or race, economic background or residence status. You can talk to a counsellor in Icelandic, English or Scandinavian languages and choose between a male or a female counsellor. For other languages, they provide an interpreter and sign language interpreter. Their place is wheelchair accessible with an elevator.

Stígamót is located at Laugavegur 170 on the second floor. You can call 562 6868 or send an email to stigamot@stigamot.is to book a time with a counsellor. You can also talk to a counsellor through their webchat (Netspjall). The office is open weekdays from 9 am - 6 pm except on Wednesdays when it is open from 1 pm - 6 pm. It is usually best to reach them early in the morning or around noon.

Íslenska, English, dansk, norsk, svenska. Language and sign language interpretation.

Stígamót helps people of all genders who have been sexually abused.

Notify in advance if you need wheelchair accessibility

The Women‘s shelter offers counseling and a safe place to stay for any woman who has experienced abuse.

The Women's Shelter is a house where women and their children can reside for a short period if they cannot live at home due to abuse. If you have been abused, you can come to the shelter for counseling; you do not have to reside in the shelter. It doesn't matter when the abuse occurred. There is no cost for speaking to a counselor.

The counselors speak English; you can also request to speak with a French or Spanish fluent counselor. For other languages, you can get an interpreter. You can also get a sign language interpreter if you need. The shelter is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, but if you use a wheelchair, you can book a meeting with them at Bjarmahlíð. If you need shelter, you will get a wheelchair accessible hotel room.

You can call the Women’s Shelter in Reykjavík 24 hours a day at their phone number 561 1205. You can also send them an email to kvennaathvarf@kvennaathvarf.is. All women are welcome: Icelandic, foreign, disabled, queer, trans or of any age (over 18).

Icelandic, English. Language and Sign Language interpretation

The Women‘s Shelter offers counseling and a safe place to stay for any woman who has experienced abuse. 

Call and inform us if you use a wheelchair. 

The Women's Shelter in Akureyri offers counseling and a safe place to stay for women who experience abuse.

The counselors speak English; you can also request to speak with a French or Spanish fluent counselor. For other languages, you can get an interpreter. You can also get a sign language interpreter if you need. The shelter is not wheelchair accessible, but if you use a wheelchair, you can book a meeting with them at Bjarmahlíð. If you need shelter, you will get a wheelchair accessible hotel room.

You can reach the Women’s Shelter for support all day around on their phone number 561 1206. You can also send them an email to kvennaathvarf@kvennaathvarf.is. All women are welcome: Icelandic, foreign, disabled, queer, trans or of any age (over 18).

Icelandic, English. Language and sign language interpreters.

The Women's Shelter offers counseling and a safe place to stay for any woman who has experienced abuse.

Child soldiers are when children are brainwashed and trained to become soldiers in war-ridden areas, most often where poverty and chaos dominate.

þvingað hjónaband, þvinguð hjónabönd, nauðungarhjónaband, forced marriage

Nauðungarhjónaband, þvingað hjónaband, þvinguð hjónabönd

Forced marriage

Resources

Stígamót

Women's Shelter in Reykjavík

Women's Shelter in Akureyri