Author name: Ída Irené Oddsdóttir

On September 13–14, the REDNEK Cup rallycross event will take place at the AIH Motorsport Area. Friends Andri Bergsteinn Arnviðarson and Svavar Skúli Stefánsson will take the stage as Team Aflið, racing in support of Aflið, an organization for survivors of violence. By branding their race cars with Team Aflið, Andri and Svavar aim to raise awareness of Aflið’s important work and encourage people to […]

On Friday, June 27, the doors of Aðalstræti 14 were opened to the public, offering an opportunity to learn about the work taking place in the building. Three strong non-profit organizations operate here, providing diverse services and support for people who have experienced violence. Aflið supports survivors and their families through individual counseling and courses

Aflið had a busy and diverse summer, actively taking part in creating a safe environment for guests at large outdoor festivals. We organized the safe space and carried out walking patrols at Bíladagar and Ein með öllu in Akureyri, at the Kaleo concert in Vaglaskógur, and also at the festival Mannfólkið breytist í slím (“The People Turn Into Slime”). The goal

Aflið’s 2025 annual meeting will be held on May 22nd at Aflið’s premises, Aðalstræti 14 at 4:30 PM.

On May 9th, the 3rd meeting of Öruggari Norðurlands vestra ( Safer North West in Iceland) was held in Ljósheimar in Skagafjörður. The meeting was well attended and focused on the well-being of children and young people, where, among other things, the region’s joint prevention plan, FORNOR, was discussed. At the meeting, SSNV formally joined

On March 12th, the Chairman of the Board, the Executive Director, the Education Director and the Promotion Director of Aflið visited the Eastern Iceland Health Institute. The healthcare professionals welcomed us warmly, and we introduced them to Aflið’s activities and the services we provide in the region. Aflsið offers its clients counselling and courses, which

On March 11, the Chairman of the Board, the Executive Director, the Education Director and the Promotion Director of Aflið visited the Commissioner of Police of East Iceland, Margrét María Sigurðardóttir, to introduce the organization’s activities and draw attention to the services available to survivors of violence in the area. The goal of the visit

Aflið traveled to East Iceland in March to introduce the organization’s activities, which are available on the court. We place great emphasis on serving survivors of violence not depending on their place of residence. In September 2022, the municipalities of Múlaþing and Fjarðabyggð signed an agreement with Aflið for regular services for survivors of violence

On March 11th, the Chairman of the Board, the Executive Director, the Education Director and the Promotion Director of Aflið went to Reyðarfjörður and visited the Family Department of Fjarðabyggð. The visit was to introduce Aflið’s activities and services that are available in East Iceland to the staff of the Family Department. With the visit,

Aðalstræti 14 hosts the operations of Aflið, Bjarmahlíð and Kvennaathvarfið. On March 21st, a professional development day was held where the organizations met to improve collaboration, strengthen professional knowledge and increase job satisfaction within the building. It is important to hold such days to get the opportunity to discuss innovations, strengthen relationships between employees and