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For many years, Iceland has been ranked as the most "gender-equal" country in the world. According to a 2018 report by the World Economic Forum, Iceland had closed 85% of its overall gender gap.<ref>[http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGGR_2018.pdf World Economic Forum: The Global Gender Gap Report 2018]</ref> | For many years, Iceland has been ranked as the most "gender-equal" country in the world. According to a 2018 report by the World Economic Forum, Iceland had closed 85% of its overall gender gap.<ref>[http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGGR_2018.pdf World Economic Forum: The Global Gender Gap Report 2018]</ref> | ||
==Contraception== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
'''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | '''General Note:''' There are many types of contraceptives, also known as "birth control," including IUDs, oral contraceptives, patches, shots, and condoms, etc. If you would like to view a full list, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control here]. | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
==Emergency Contraception== | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning after Pill)== | ||
'''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | '''Important Notes:''' Emergency contraception may prevent pregnancy for three days (72 hours) and sometimes five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Take EC '''as soon as possible''' after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. If you don't have access to dedicated EC, oral contraceptives can be used as replacement EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages and time schedules to work as EC 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) They may be less effective than dedicated EC. For general information on emergency contraceptives, click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception here] and [http://ec.princeton.edu/info/ecp.html here]. | ||
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In Iceland, there are no known travel or residency restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS. This means that you can enter the country, regardless of your HIV status, and you should not be deported if you test positive for HIV while you are in the country.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=86 ICELAND - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | In Iceland, there are no known travel or residency restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS. This means that you can enter the country, regardless of your HIV status, and you should not be deported if you test positive for HIV while you are in the country.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=86 ICELAND - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
It is difficult to find recent data on HIV rates in Iceland. There are no rates available from UNAIDS or the CIA World Factbook (as of March 2019) However, we do know that 24 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2015, and 13 people were diagnosed in 2013. While these rates are low, they do show an increase in diagnoses.<ref>[https://gayiceland.is/2017/rapid-hiv-hepatitis-c-tests-available-iceland-first-time/ RAPID HIV AND HEPATITIS C TESTS AVAILABLE IN ICELAND FOR THE 1ST TIME]</ref> Furthermore, in 2017, it was estimated that about 230 were on ART, according to UNAIDS.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/iceland ICELAND 2017, HIV and AIDS Estimates]</ref> | |||
There are protocols and rules in place for HIV testing. Anyone can get an HIV tests, and these tests are free. Pregnant women are offered HIV tests during their pregnancy, but nobody will be tested to tests against their will. You can receive an HIV test at any doctor's office, and the test results will be confidential.<ref name="icelandichealth_hiv">[https://www.landlaeknir.is/servlet/file/store93/item18575/HIV_enska.pdf Icelandic Directorate of Health - Facts about HIV and AIDS]</ref> | |||
You can read a personal account of getting an STI test [https://grapevine.is/mag/column-opinion/2015/11/05/the-ultimate-walk-of-shame-std-testing-in-reykjavik/ here]. | |||
===Testing Facilities=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||
* Health care centres in Iceland | |||
* Department for Skin Disease and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: LandspitaliHaskolasjukrahus (LSH), Þverholt 18, 105 Reykjavik, telephone: 5436050 (By appointment) | |||
* Outpatient ward for infectious diseases LSH, Fossvogur, 108 Reykjavik, telephone: 543 2040 (By appointment) | |||
* LSH Laboratory, Fossvogur, telephone: 543 5600. You can get a test without an appointment, any weekday between 8:00 and 18:00 hours. | |||
===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
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===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
* Anyone can get HIV tests in Iceland, and they are free to charge.<ref name="icelandichealth_hiv" /> | |||
* In the summer of 2018, the Icelandic Medicine Pricing and Reimbursement Committee approved to subsidize costs for Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Krka for people with HIV.<ref>[https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/politics_and_society/2018/08/09/a_victory_for_hiv_positive_people_in_iceland/ "A victory for HIV positive people in Iceland"]</ref> | |||
==Medications & Vaccines== | ==Medications & Vaccines== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Dr. Svanhvít Hekla Ólafsdóttir: "The most recommended gyno in all the foreigner’s groups and among my Icelandic and immigrant friends is Svanhvít Hekla at [http://domusmedica.is/index.php Domus Medica]." - Reykjavik, May 2019 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Iceland, parents are entitled to 13 weeks of unpaid maternity or paternity leave.<ref>[https://www.island.is/en/family/having_a_baby/maternity_paternity_leave_and_parental_leave/ Maternity/paternity leave and parental leave]</ref> Reports state that Iceland lags behind other Nordic countries in providing comprehensive parental leave.<ref>[https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-lags-behind-nordics-on-parental-leave/ Iceland Lags Behind Nordics on Parental Leave]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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You can read the details of the [https://www.althingi.is/lagas/nuna/1975025.html 1975 law here]. | You can read the details of the [https://www.althingi.is/lagas/nuna/1975025.html 1975 law here]. | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | |||
===Costs=== | |||
==LGBTQ Health== | |||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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* For emergencies anywhere in Iceland, call 112. | * For emergencies anywhere in Iceland, call 112. | ||
* For urgent after-hours primary care in Reykjavik, call 1770 | * For urgent after-hours primary care in Reykjavik, call 1770 | ||
* [https://www.stigamot.is/is/languages/english Kvennaathvarfið]: The Women’s Shelter. "Free individual counseling for survivors of rape, sexual molestation, sexual harassment, pornographic exploitation and prostitution. Service is for women and men. Services for children are offered by Children’s Protective Services (Barnahús). Teenagers under the age of 18 are welcome once a report has been filed with the Children’s Protective Services." | |||
* [http://www.rotin.is/english/ Rótin]: The Root: Association on Women, Addiction and Mental Health. "The objectives of The Root are to promote public discussion on issues relating to women, addiction, mental health, trauma and violence, and to back up programs aimed specifically at the treatment of women with addiction related problems." | |||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [https://www. | ===Government Organizations=== | ||
*[https://www.landlaeknir.is/ Directorate of Health] | |||
* [https://www.jafnretti.is/ Center for Gender Equality]: a national bureau in charge of administering the Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights of Women and Men No. 10/2008 | |||
* [http://mark.hi.is/home MARK]: The Center for Diversity and Gender Studies at the University of Iceland | |||
* [https://rikk.hi.is RIKK]: The Institute for Gender, Equality and Difference at the University of Iceland | |||
* [https://gest.unu.edu/ UNU-GEST]: The United Nations University Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (at the University of Iceland) | |||
* [https://www.norden.org/en The Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council] | |||
===General Women's & Health Organizations=== | |||
* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/iceland The Icelandic Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health's (IcASRH)]: "The Icelandic Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health's (IcASRH)'s primary focus is on the education of young people in sexual and reproductive health. The Member Association is engaged in delivering sex education lectures and hosting discussion groups in schools and youth centres to raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues and behaviours." | * [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/iceland The Icelandic Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health's (IcASRH)]: "The Icelandic Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health's (IcASRH)'s primary focus is on the education of young people in sexual and reproductive health. The Member Association is engaged in delivering sex education lectures and hosting discussion groups in schools and youth centres to raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues and behaviours." | ||
* [http://kvenrettindafelag.is/en/ The Icelandic Women’s Rights Association (IWRA)]: This organization, founded in 1907, focuses on advocacy for women's rights. | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/feministafelaghi/ Femínistafélag HÍ]: Feminist Association of the University of Iceland. Email: studentfemmi@gmail.com | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/feministafelag/ Femínistafélag Íslands]: Feminist Association of Iceland | |||
* [http://tabu.is/english/ Tabú]: This is an advocacy group for disabled women. | |||
===LGBTQ Resources=== | |||
* [http://www.equaldex.com/region/iceland Equaldex - Iceland]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Iceland. | * [http://www.equaldex.com/region/iceland Equaldex - Iceland]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Iceland. | ||
* [https://samtokin78.is/ Samtökin ’78]: This is the national queer organization. | |||
* [http://trans.samtokin78.is/ Trans-Ísland]: This isa an association of transgender individuals. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||