mannréttindasamtaka

Mannréttindasamtaka, also referred to as the Committee for the Rights of Men, is a Icelandic organization known for its advocacy on behalf of men's rights. Founded in 1993, the organization aimed to promote the well-being and interests of men in society. Its primary focus has been on addressing issues affecting men, such as family law, education, and employment, which the group argues receive less attention compared to women's rights organizations.

The organization's founding came in response to growing concerns about the perceived imbalance in gender-focused social policies in Iceland. The Committee for the Rights of Men gained attention when it acquired the opportunity to participate in government-led equality and human rights committees. This collaboration aimed to influence policies impacting men and promote a more balanced view of feminist and human rights issues.

The Committee's stance has been that, while women's rights are important, men's perspectives have been largely neglected in policy-making. The organization aims to correct this imbalance by focusing on issues related to men, particularly those associated with family law. The movement's positions have generated debate among Icelandic citizens, feminist groups, and government officials.

Some of the debates surrounding the organization include discussion over issues such as proposal of shared parental leave, issues of spousal support during custody disputes, as well as of copyright to images taken by a partner of their spouse. Girl's rights have also been a specific point of focus for the organization, continually emphasizing the similar imbalances that corporations and certain sectors of the social sector, express today regarding numerous girl related policy changes put in place the past number of years.

Throughout its existence, the Committee has come under scrutiny from critics who see its goals as incompatible with the broader goals of feminist movements.