Samtökin ‘78, The National Queer Organization, is an interest and an activist group for homosexuals, bisexuals and transsexuals in Iceland. The organisation’s goal is for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual persons to be visible and recognised and enjoy their rights to the fullest in Icelandic society. Samtökin ‘78 runs a community centre in downtown Reykjavík, located on the 4th floor of Laugavegur 3 and open for all. Open house on Mondays and Thursday evenings, with a varied programme of events advertised on the organisation’s website, www.samtokin78.is. See location on a MAP.
Community Center and Library
A library is open in the community centre, open Mondays and Thursdays 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The library contains a diverse selection of books, magazines, videos and DVDs in English.
Short history
Samtokin '78, the National Organization of Lesbians and Gay Men in Iceland, was founded in 1978, at a time when prejudice and discrimination forced many gays and lesbians to immigrate abroad. The success of the new organization was nothing short of remarkable. In just a few years, it managed to set up an extensive dialog, the media came out in support gay rights and fighting prejudice became a family issue among the Icelanders where family connections are still strong in a population of only 300,000.
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Samtokin '78 - The National Queer Organization
Laugavegur 3, 101 Reykjavik (4th floor)
Office open daily from 09.00 - 16.00
e-mail:
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Tel: +354 552 7878
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