The Day Iceland Stood Still – Let’s Doc

In 1975, Icelandic feminists organised a strike to claim gender equality, which was supported by 90% of women. The country was paralysed, bringing it to the front line of the global fight for equality. Fifty years later, those who took part recall this joyful and historic day, which remains unique in its scale.

On the eve of the launch of the “16 jours d’activisme contre la violence basée sur le genre (16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence)” campaign, the FIFDH is partnering with Let’s Docs, Vinca Film, and Cinéma Bio Carouge for a screening followed by a discussion with Françoise Nyffeler, Aurélie Lelong, and Victoria Chazal, members of the Grève féministe collective. The discussion will be moderated by Laura Longobardi, co-editorial director of the FIFDH.