Files complaint after being refused to donate blood

  • Published: 24 February 2011

Ulfar

An 18 year old gay man is filing a complaint against the Ministry of health after being refused  to donate blood  at the Icelandic blood bank recently. Current rules on blood donation in Iceland do not allow men who have had sex with a person of the same gender to donate blood.  The complaint states that the rules in place are discriminating and violation against local law, the constitution and the Europian Convention on Human rights. Read more ...

BEARS ON ICE 2011 registration opens

  • Published: 01 March 2011

BEARS ON ICE

BEARS ON ICE 2011 registration is now open. The event kicks off September 8th with a welcome party and finishes with Sunday brunch after four days of fun! This is the 7th year the event takes place in Reykjavik, the world´s northernmost capital. This small and friendly four day event (Thursday - Sunday) offers bears, cubs, admirers and friends the opportunity to see little bit of Iceland and have fun with like minded guys. Read more ...

Twelve years out and time to celebrate

  • Published: 17 January 2011

Gayice articles

Q - Association of queer students is celebrating its 12 year anniversary this year.  Q (first named FSS) was founded early year 1999 by group of people within the University of Iceland who felt the gay community was hardly visible within the university and something had to change. Raising the awareness of LGBT issues within the university, both among students and staff, was important as well as to provide some level of support for those LGBT students that might need it. Since 1999 a lot has changed, both within the University and in Icelandic society. Progressive steps have been taken since 1999 and over the years the level of acceptance has changed for the better. But Q´s role is still very important despite all the improvements we´re enjoying. Read more ...