Human rights backlash, the interplay between artificial intelligence and gender equality and freedom of gender, the inclusion of neurodivergent students and students of diverse origins in universities, queer students’ reality, and the connection between gender equality and peace are among the topics during the annual Equality Days taking place from 9 to 12 February in Icelandic universities.
In total, over 30 events will be held on almost all aspects of equality; lectures, forums, happenings, art shows and performances. The programme will be in both Icelandic and English, and an emphasis will be placed on making the events as accessible as possible, whether online or in person.
The goal of Equality Days, taking place for the 18th time, is to open up discussions on equality in Iceland by taking into account both the zeitgeist and the latest research in the field. Thus, the events touch on gender and feminism, queerness, origin and racism, disability, ableism and universal design, hate and discrimination, and prejudice and privilege.
It is safe to say that everyone will find something that speaks to them during Equality Days. In addition to the topics mentioned above, the programme will explore stereotypes and prejudice within the university community, social inequality, Icelandic as a second language, the increasing number of men in nursing, the societal impact of the creative industries, the decriminalisation of abortion, and disability and queer studies in the performing arts.
For further information on the programme, please visit the Equality Days website, where you can also find podcasts and videos from last year.