Sign up for open consultation hours on multiculturalism 

Multicultural Society of Hafnarfjörður

Would you like to chat with the intercultural project manager for the City of Hafnarfjörður? Share your ideas, get advice or discuss matters? Now is your chance. You can book a half-hour chat on Teams, or meet the project manager in person every Wednesday between 9:30 am and 11:30 am. 

„The consultation hours are open to all residents of Hafnarfjörður. I would like to meet people who want to discuss the town's affairs, issues concerning immigrants, and people who are interested in taking part in events or projects that promote the integration of people of foreign origin,“ says Hildur Ýr Jónsdóttir, project manager for multicultural affairs in the City of Hafnarfjörður. 

• Book an appointment here: Open Office Hours 

The open meetings are the first on multiculturalism in Hafnarfjörður, as Hildur is the town's first full-time multicultural project manager, paving the way for a more vibrant multicultural town. 

Listening for opportunities

Hildur says it is important that both she and other residents connect with the community, and that this is the aim of the conversation. „I would like to hear how the town can better cater for its residents.“ 

She says this is an opportunity to hear directly what can be done better and what suits each community. „So I want to listen,“ she says.  

„To listen and see if there are opportunities in the community that the town is missing out on. It's important to open up the conversation, to ensure it's not just internal and one-sided, but also out in the community.“ 

Promoting democratic participation before elections

Hildur has worked as the intercultural project manager in Hafnarfjörður since mid-2025. She works across the municipality's departments, institutions, divisions and projects. Her role is to enhance and pioneer new approaches to the reception of people of foreign origin and to encourage their increased participation in society. The local council elections are approaching, and preparations are in full swing. 

„The project Democratic participation of immigrants has taken off. We have set up a series of workshops and educational sessions at the Innovation Centre of Hafnarfjörður on how democracy in Iceland works, to encourage the participation of immigrants in the local council elections this May.“ Participation is free and all are welcome. 

Democratic participation of residents of foreign origin: 

• Saturday 7 February from 10 am to 5 pm 
• Tuesday and Wednesday, 10th and 11th February from 19:30 to 21:30 
• Sunday 15 February from 10 am to 5 pm 
• Tuesday and Wednesday, 10th and 11th March from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 
• Sunday 22 March 13:00–16:00 – Sign-making 

 The project is supported by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing and implemented in partnership with the City of Hafnarfjörður. 

Multicultural Forum this spring

Hildur is also preparing Multicultural Forum organised by the City of Hafnarfjörður. „It will be in the spring and is a great platform for having the conversation and ensuring that everyone can be included.“ 

• Hildur Ýr is located in the office of the Service and Development Department at Hafnarfjörður Town Hall. Hildur's email address is:hilduryr@hafnarfjordur.is