She spoke as Icelanders went on strike last week to mark the 50th anniversary of the “Kvennafrí” (“women’s day off”), which ...

On October 24, 1975, 90% of women in Iceland went on strike. They stopped working, in their jobs and at home, to demonstrate ...

Women in Iceland could vote, get an education and run for public office by the 1970s. But they were still hugely ...

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND — Iceland's natural beauty captivates at every turn, from roaring waterfalls to beautiful black sand beaches, making it a popular backdrop for blockbusters. But beyond its stunning ...

An event was held in Tokyo on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of "Women's Day Off," a large-scale strike staged by women in Iceland for gender equality. Iceland and Japan have achieved a lot for g ...

The eruption is tricky to access, requiring a strenuous 90-minute hilly hike from the closest car park - Copyright AFP Jeremie RICHARD The eruption is tricky to ...

Iceland just made history but making it illegal to pay men more than women. Here's how the country is freezing out the gender pay gap. Can you imagine a world where it’s actually illegal to pay men ...

Northern Ireland's Nations League play-off second leg against Iceland in Reykjavik has been postponed due to heavy snow.

Northern Ireland’s Women’s Nations League play-off tie against Iceland was postponed due to record levels of snowfall. The ...

Ms Takaichi, an ultra-conservative who on Tuesday became Japan’s first female prime minister, had promised to model her ...

Iceland was the first European country to sign free trade and currency swap agreements with China that have been effective ...