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Linda Dröfn Gunnarsdóttir named Woman of the Year 2025

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Linda Dröfn Gunnarsdóttir, director of Kvennaathvarfið (Women's Shelter), was named Woman of the Year 2025 by the Federation of Women in Reykjavík.
  • The award ceremony took place on the federation's 109th anniversary at Hallveigarstaðir.
  • Svala Ragnheiðar-Jóhannesdóttir, chair of Matthildur, an organization for harm reduction, received the encouragement award.

Linda Dröfn Gunnarsdóttir, the executive director of Kvennaathvarfið (Women's Shelter), has been honored as the Woman of the Year 2025. The Federation of Women in Reykjavík bestowed this recognition upon her during the federation's 109th anniversary celebration.

The award ceremony was held at Hallveigarstaðir, marking a significant occasion for the organization and its members. Gunnarsdóttir's leadership at the Women's Shelter, an organization dedicated to supporting women, was highlighted through this prestigious accolade.

In addition to the Woman of the Year award, the Federation of Women in Reykjavík also presented an encouragement award for 2025. This award was given to Svala Ragnheiðar-Jóhannesdóttir, who chairs Matthildur, an association focused on harm reduction.

Singer Bjartmar Guðlaugsson was present at the event, entertaining the guests with several songs. The celebration brought together individuals recognized for their contributions to women's welfare and social causes in Iceland.

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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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