On October 13, 2026, the 'World with women' movement asked women to stop all activities for 24 hours, echoing a historic 1975 Icelandic protest.
World with women calls for a day of rest
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the movement "World with women" invited women to stop all activities for an entire day. The call was part of a global effort to highlight the value of women's unpaid labor and to demand greater recognition and support for their roles in society.Inspired by Iceland’s 1975 protest
The initiative was inspired by an action that took place in Iceland in 1975, when women across the country stopped working and doing household tasks for 24 hours. This protest, known as the "Women’s Day Off," brought the country to a standstill and drew attention to the often-overlooked contributions of women.Highlighting unpaid labor
The movement aimed to draw attention to the significant amount of unpaid work that women typically perform, including childcare, housework, and caregiving. This labor is often undervalued and unrecognized in economic and social discussions.A global call for change
By organizing a similar day of rest, the "World with women" movement hoped to spark conversations about gender equality and the need for policies that support women's unpaid work. The event was seen as a step toward achieving more balanced and fair societal structures.
