What family forms are recognised in established Nordic and welfare policies? Which family values and parental models should be given political priority in a multi-ethnical society? These were some of the questions raised at the conference 'Parental Leave, Care Policies & Gender Equalities in the Nordic Countries' in Reykjavik on 22 October 2009. Now the conference report is being published.

The Centre for Gender Equality has published a pamphlet for foreign women in Iceland and others who are interested in learning about gender equality in Iceland, rights and obligations.

In this report, three articles from the project “Gender and Power in the Nordic Countries” are made available in English. The articles present comparative figures, analyse measures taken and discuss different explanations for the existing distribution of women and men in decision-making positions within politics and business.