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26. Aug 2026Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Equality, Equality

International Cooperation and Commitments

International Cooperation and Commitments Ministry of Justice Nordic Cooperation In 1974, the Nordic Council of Ministers decided that each government would appoint someone to maintain contact with the other governments on gender equality issues. The Nordic countires progress towards a more gender-equal society been constant ever since and International studies regularly rank the Nordic countries among the most gender-equal in the world.

26. Aug 2026Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Equality, Equality

Gender Statistics

Gender Statistics Ministry of Justice Gender statistics are an important tool to evaluate the state of equality affairs and reflect the differences and inequalities between women and men in all areas of life. Act No 150/2020 on Equal Status and Equal Rights Irrespective of Gender states the provision on the obligation for public bodies to make a distinction between genders when processing statistical data. It covers all statistical data processing, since such processing is the prerequisite for the government to be able to apply gender mainstreaming to all policy making and planning

26. Aug 2026Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Equality, Equality

Equality

Ministry of Justice Human Rights and Equality Equality Equality The objective of the Gender Equality Act is to prevent discrimination on the basis of gender and to maintain gender equality and equal opportunities for the genders in all spheres of society. All people shall have equal opportunities to benefit from their own enterprise and to develop their skills irrespective of gender. Ministry of Justice oversees equality affairs, e

26. Aug 2026Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Equality, Equality

Equal Treatment of Individuals Regardless of Race and Ethnic Origin

Equal Treatment of Individuals Regardless of Race and Ethnic Origin Ministry of Justice The Act on Equal Treatment Outside the Labour Market The Act on Equal Treatment Outside the Labour Market applies to the equal treatment of persons irrespective of ethnic origin, religion, life stance, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual characteristics or gender expression in all fields of society, with the exception of the labour market. Act No 85 of 25 June 2018 on Equal Treatment irrespective of Race and Ethnic Origin took account of the content of Directive 2000/43/EC on equal treatment regardless of race or ethnic origin. The law was amended with the Act amending the Act on Equal Treatment Irrespective of Race and Ethnic Origin, No

04. Aug 2026Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Consumer Affairs

Consumer Affairs

Consumer Affairs Ministry of Industries Ministry of Justice Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Consumer affairs are a concern in many areas of public administration. The traditional definition of a consumer is an individual who purchases goods or services, with the purchase not comprising part of a commercial activity, from a seller who sells the goods or services on a commercial basis. Consumer affairs include all issues which are covered by this definition and, as a result, they are part of the tasks of all state agencies directly or indirectly responsible for public supervision of business and commercial activities

10. Jul 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Prime Ministers Office, Public Safety and Security

Volcanic activity in Reykjanes

Volcanic activity in Reykjanes Ministry of Justice Ministry for Foreign Affairs Prime Ministers Office Updated 30 July 2025 An eruption began on the Reykjanes Peninsula shortly before 4 AM on July 16th, in the Sundhnúkur fissure just north of Grindavík. The lava flow is ongoing but has decreased significantly since the eruption began, with activity remaining in one crater. Air traffic to and from Iceland is unaffected, and Iceland remains open and safe for tourists

20. May 2026Ministry of Justice, Social Welfare and Families

Child Abduction

Child Abduction Ministry of Justice Iceland is a party to two international conventions intended to ensure the interests of children who have been wrongfully removed from one member state to another. These are the European Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions concerning Custody of Children and on Restoration of Custody of Children which was concluded in Luxembourg on 20 May 1980 (the European Convention), and the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, concluded on 25 October 1980 (the Hague Convention). Objectives of the conventions

20. May 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Public Safety and Security

AML - CFT policies

AML - CFT policies Ministry of Justice Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs The Governments policy on AML, CFT and CPF was published in July 2019. The policy states clear determination to on-going combat of money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing. The policy seeks to promote further cooperation of competent authorities and ensure that all necessary measures are available

12. May 2026Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Equality, Equality

Publications

Publications Ministry of Justice Here you can find recently published and notable reports on equality. More reports. Reports on the Status and Development of Equality Matters Report on the status and development of equality matters 2018–2019 (only available in Icelandic) Report on the status and development of equality matters 2015–2017 (only available in Icelandic) Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Government Actions Against Gender-based and Sexual Violence and Harassment 2020-2023 Iceland's National report for the Universal Periodic Review of the UNHRC Third Cycle (2021) Summary of Government Actions Against Gender-based and Sexual Violence and Harrassment (2021)

24. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Social Welfare and Families

Social welfare and families

Social welfare and families Ministry of Justice Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing The family, in all its variety of forms, is the basic unit of society. Both the state and local authorities have various obligations to promote the well-being of every family, taking their differing needs and circumstances into consideration. Among those areas which fall under Social Welfare and Families are children's affairs, matters in connection with marriage and co-habitation, child abduction, adoption, disabled, senior citizens' and municipalities' social services

24. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Personal Law

Personal law

Personal law Ministry of Justice Personal law deals with various personal rights and obligations which are closely related to the individual's mental and physical existence, such as the inviolability of one's person and the right to life, freedom, honour etc. Many of these rights are protected by law and violations are punishable under criminal law or subject to rules of tort. The main rules of personal law are found in the Act on Legal Competence

20. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals Ministry of Justice Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Issues of immigration and foreign nationals in Iceland are primarily the responsibility of two ministries and a number of public agencies. The Ministry of Justice handles tasks concerning applicants for international protection, border control, Schengen co-operation etc. The Ministry of Social Affairs is responsible for immigration and refugees once they have been granted international protection in Iceland

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals

Quota refugees in Iceland from 1956

Quota refugees in Iceland from 1956 Ministry of Justice Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing From the foundation of The Refugee Council 1995 – The Refugee Committee since 2005. As of 2007 the policy in Iceland is to welcome 25 to 30 quota refugees every year. With exception in the year 1999, the reason being the situation in Kosovo – 77 refugees arrived in the refugee program in Iceland that year

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals

Information Center for Immigrants

Information Center for Immigrants Ministry of Justice Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing On 3 June 2019, the Parliament passed a parliamentary resolution no. 34/149 on the establishment of an information center for immigrants. According to the parliamentary resolution, the role of the information center is to provide accessible advice, guidance, and information for immigrants on necessary services, their rights, and obligations

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Nationals

Citizenship

Citizenship Ministry of Justice Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing A foreign national who has been resident in Iceland for a specified period may apply for Icelandic citizenship if he/she meets the statutory requirements set. The Directorate of Immigration grants Icelandic citizenship and handles the processing of applications. The Icelandic parliament Althingi can also grant citizenship by law

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Equality, Equality, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Equal Pay Certification

Equal Pay Certification Ministry of Justice Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs The purpose of the obligatory equal pay certification is to enforce the current legislation prohibiting discriminatory practices based on gender and requiring that women and men shall be paid equal wages and enjoy equal terms of employment for the same jobs or jobs of equal value. Companies and institutions employing 25 or more workers, on annual basis, will be required to obtain equal pay certification of their equal pay system and the implementation thereof. In accordance to the legislation, certification shall meet the requirements of the Standard ÍST 85, Equal Wage Management System – Requirements and guidance (normally called The Equal Pay Standard)

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Equality, Equality

Equality in the Labour Market

Equality in the Labour Market Ministry of Justice The Act on Equal Treatment in the Labour Market The Act on Equal Treatment in the Labour Market no. 86/2018 explicitly provides for the prohibition of all discrimination in the labour market, whether direct or indirect, on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion, life stance, disability, reduced working capacity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual characteristics or gender expression. This is important to promote active participation by most people in the labour market, but participation is considered one of the most important ways to prevent social isolation and poverty

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Justice, Public Safety and Security

Public safety and security

Public safety and security Ministry of Infrastructure Ministry of Justice Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate The government's security policy is implemented through the Civil Protection and Security Council. The principal objectives of security policy are to ensure the safety, environment and property of the general public and to co-ordinate preventive actions and response to catastrophes of any sort. Security is a basic concern of society, which the state and other public bodies seek to ensure, including the safety of individuals and social groups, protection of human rights, identities, values and core institutions, such as important social infrastructure

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Religion and non-religious convictions

Religion and non-religious convictions

Religion and non-religious convictions Ministry of Justice All individuals shall be equal before the law, regardless of their religious or non-religious convictions. Everyone has the option of declining membership of a formal religious organisation. The National Church of Iceland The Evangelical Lutheran Church shall be the State Church in Iceland and, as such, it shall be supported and protected by the State

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Justice, Social Welfare and Families

Adoption

Adoption Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice is responsible for legislation and regulations concerning adoptions in Iceland, policymaking, accreditation and supervision of adoption organizations. The Ministry is the Central Authority in Iceland under the Hague Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption and supervises the implementation of Convention in Iceland as well as accredited adoption organizations. It is also an appeal instance when the District Commissioner in the Capital Region, which is an administrative authority under the Ministry of Justice, has rejected an application for domestic adoption or an advance approval for adoption of a foreign child

06. Mar 2026Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Iceland Outlook Revised To Positive On Strengthening Fiscal Position; 'A+/A-1' Ratings Affirmed

On March 6, 2026, S&P Global Ratings revised the outlook on its long-term ratings on Iceland to positive from stable. At the same time, the long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings were affirmed at 'A+/A-1'.

18. Feb 2026Reports, Ministry of Justice, Public Safety and Security, Law and Order

Safer Iceland - Policy and Actions against Organised Crime

18 February 2026 / Ministry of Justice Safer Iceland - Policy and Actions against Organised Crime Policy and action against organised crime. This policy discusses the priorities and actions the government considers necessary to combat organised crime in Iceland. The policy is intended to set out a clear vision for the future and ensure that the authorities have the tools necessary to combat organised crime

06. Feb 2026Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Fitch Upgrades Iceland to ‘A+’; Outlook Stable; Withdraws Ratings

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Iceland’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘A+’ from ‘A’. The Outlook is Stable. Fitch Ratings has subsequently withdrawn all ratings.

06. Feb 2026Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Iceland reduces the number of solicited credit ratings

The Republic of Iceland has solicited credit ratings from three credit rating agencies: Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Ratings and S&P Global Ratings.

29. Dec 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

New Medium–Term Debt Management Strategy through 2030

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has published its Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) for 2026–2030. The MTDS describes arrangements for Treasury debt financing over the period and sets forth targets and criteria for the implementation of debt management.

14. Oct 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Iceland Publishes Its First Impact and Allocation Report on Green and Sustainable Financing

The Government of Iceland has released its first Impact and Allocation Report, detailing the use of proceeds and environmental benefits of the country’s green and sustainable bond issuances.

14. Aug 2025Legislation, Regulations, Ministry of Justice

Regulation on the National Security Unit of the National Commissioner of Police (RLS), No. 404/2007

14 August 2025 / Ministry of Justice Regulation on the National Security Unit of the National Commissioner of Police (RLS), No. 404/2007 Regulation on the National Security Unit of the National Commissioner of Police (RLS), No. 404/2007 Tags Regulations Ministry of Justice Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland