On October 24, 2023, around 100,000 women and non-binary individuals participated in Iceland’s annual kvennafrí (Women’s Day Off) protest against unequal pay and gender-based violence, causing widespread disruption across the country. This year’s event was particularly significant, featuring prominent figures like Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, and echoed the historic 1975 protest that saw 90% of women join in a similar demonstration for gender equality.
