Rainbow wall in the city centre
The City of Hafnarfjörður celebrates diversity and has painted the wall of the house at Strandgata 4 in the colours of the LGBTQ+ pride flag as a monument to Hafnarfjörður's pioneering work in LGBTQ+ matters and as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for a prejudice-free society.tivity and equal opportunities for all.
A memorial to Hafnarfjörður's pioneering work in matters concerning queer people.
The City of Hafnarfjörður celebrates diversity and has painted the wall of the house at Strandgata 4 in the colours of the LGBTQ+ pride flag as a monument to Hafnarfjörður's pioneering work in LGBTQ+ matters and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for a prejudice-free society.e equality and equal opportunities for all. The project is carried out in collaboration with Bersann – the association of young social democrats in Hafnarfjörður.
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður has taken an active part in the Gay Pride Parade in recent years and will this year march under the slogan: Humanity is our race. Love is our faith. Around thirty young people aged 15–22 are leading the city's contribution to the parade, under the direction of the Competo Peer Education project, along with an arts collective and the creative summer jobs programme at Hafnarfjörður's Work School. „The City of Hafnarfjörður paved the way last year with an agreement with Samtökin “78 for an educational programme aimed at increasing services for pupils and staff in primary schools through education on the issues affecting queer people, based on equality and inherent human rights. The education programme begins in Hafnarfjörður's primary schools this autumn. In this year's Pride Parade, we will celebrate the demonstrated success and prompt reflection with a meaningful slogan that conveys a message everyone can embrace and make their own." says Haraldur L. Haraldsson, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður.
Humanity is our race. Love is our faith.
The slogan has an international origin, but the translation was handled by the young people responsible for preparing the town's submission. The slogan is considered descriptive and appropriate for this day, as well as for all other days, and is very much in keeping with the town's family and equality policies. The slogan conveys a beautiful message, celebrates diversity and at the same time prompts people to reflect. It is expected that around 30 young people aged 15–22 will lead the City of Hafnarfjörður's entry in this year's pride parade. Some of them will perform live music on a stage. At the same time, all staff, residents of Hafnarfjörður, their families and other interested parties are being urged to join in the fun by joining the group, wearing something yellow or purple, and walking behind the town's car.