WOMEN
W.O.M.E.N (Women Of Multicultural Ethnicity Network in Iceland) is a social organization for women of foreign origin living in Iceland.
Rights of Foreign Women
At W.O.M.E.N in Iceland women of foreign origin can get counseling and advice regarding their rights and resources available to them in Iceland. W.O.M.E.N assist women who have suffered abuse in any form but also advise on separation, isolation, abusive relationships, administrative issues, studies and more. Counseling is free of charge.
Every Tuesday from 8 PM to 10 PM they offer peer support where women can sign up to communicate with other women of foreign origin who will provide information and support, regardless of where you live in Iceland. You can sign up here: https://womeniniceland.is/en/do-you-need-assistance-faq/
Counselors at W.O.M.E.N speak English, Icelandic, Spanish, Russian, Polish and many more languages. Feel free to send them an email in advance to ensure someone who speaks your language is available. There is an elevator in the building so wheelchair access is available but please contact them before to ensure they can secure a meeting room. W.O.M.E.N do not pay for sign interpretation for the hearing impaired.
W.O.M.E.N is located at Túngata 14 in Reykjavík. It is best to book a time in advance with an email to support@womeniniceland.is. It is also possible to contact them through their website or with private messaging on their Facebook page.
Address
Túngata 14, 101 Reykjavík. See on mapAccessibility
Wheelchair accessible.Languages
Íslenska, English, Polska, русский, and many more languages. Language interpretation. No sign language interpretation.
W.O.M.E.N helps women of foreign origin living in Iceland who have experienced abuse.
Religious abuse
When someone uses a spiritual practice or religion to frighten you, hurt you or control you, it is called religious abuse.
Digital abuse
Digital, or tech abuse occurs through mobile phones, computers, or social media platforms.
