Bjarndís Helga Tómasdóttir
Bjarndís Helga Tómasdóttir is the chairperson of Samtökin '78, an organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in Iceland. She has expressed deep concern over a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, which interprets the term 'woman' in a way that may undermine the rights of transgender individuals. Bjarndís emphasizes the importance of protecting LGBTQ+ rights and warns that such legal interpretations could embolden groups opposing these rights, calling for solidarity and vigilance in safeguarding democratic values and human rights in Iceland and beyond.
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Bjarndís Helga Tómasdóttir, the chair of Samtökin '78, delivered a supportive message from the Women's Rights Association of Iceland.
Íslensk sendinefnd á WorldPride í Washington
Iceland· 2025-06-07
Bjarndís Helga Tómasdóttir, chair of the organization Samtökin 78, states that serious attacks like this are not unique.
Alvarleg árás gagnvart trans konu ekki einsdæmiIceland· 2025-04-17
Bjarndís Helga Tómasdóttir expresses concern over a new ruling by the UK Supreme Court affecting the rights of transgender people.
Dapurlegur dómur fyrir hinsegin fólkIceland· 2025-04-16