“You Are Safe With Me” — A Story of parenthood, allyship, and belonging
“Our goal was never just about protecting our own kids. It was — and still is — about...
LGBT Rights
“No matter what challenges arise, we will fight for recognition and freedom”
GayIceland’s Magdalena Lukasiak talks to Eva María Glimmer Þórarinsdóttir Lange, CEO of Pink Iceland about the honor of...
Polyamory in Iceland: Creating space for connection and belonging
In a society that often champions monogamy as the default relationship structure, finding space for alternative approaches to...
“We Can’t Drop the Ball”
Chair of the National Queer Organisation of Iceland (Samtökin ’78) Bjarndís Helga Tómasdóttir on celebrating Iceland’s progress in...
Breaking Barriers: Advancing Queer Inclusion in Icelandic Sports, Leisure and Youth Activities
The Ministry of Education and Children, in collaboration with The National Queer Organization Samtökin ’78, published today a...
“Joy is our most powerful weapon”
Queer Prom, karaoke nights, and free binders are just some of the things 13 to 16-year-olds can access...
“It is very important for us to know that we are a community”
Árni Grétar, previous owner of Kíkí, looks back. All good things must come to an end, so they...
New director of Samtökin ’78: “We Want Iceland to Rank First”
Of the professional roles relating to queerness in Iceland, perhaps one of the most prestigious is director of...
It’s Time to Celebrate – Everything You Need to Know About Reykjavík Pride 2024
This year, Reykjavík Pride marks a significant milestone: the 25th anniversary of its inception. GayIceland sat down with...
From a Sheep Farm to Bessastaðir: Iceland’s First Openly Gay Presidential Candidate
Meet Baldur Þórhallsson, the man who could become Iceland’s First Openly Gay President. The President of Iceland holds...