Register for Open Interview Hours on Multiculturalism

Multicultural Community Hafnarfjörður

Would you like to chat with the Multicultural Project Manager at the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður? Share your ideas, get advice, or discuss issues? Now is the opportunity. You can book a half-hour conversation on Teams, or meet the project manager in person every Wednesday between 9:30 and 11:30.

“The interview hours are open to all residents of Hafnarfjörður. I would like to meet people who want to discuss municipal matters, issues concerning immigrants, and people who are interested in taking part in events or projects that strengthen the settlement of people with foreign backgrounds,” says Hildur Ýr Jónsdóttir, Multicultural Project Manager at the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður.

• Book an appointment here: Opnir viðtalsímar – Open Office Hours

These open meetings are the first of their kind on multiculturalism in Hafnarfjörður, as Hildur is the municipality’s first full-time Multicultural Project Manager and is now paving the way for a stronger 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 goal of the conversations. “I want to hear how the municipality can better meet the needs of residents.”

She says this is an opportunity to hear directly what can be improved and what suits each community individually. “And I want to listen,” she says.

“Listen and see whether there are opportunities in the community that the municipality is missing. It matters to open the conversation and ensure that it is not only internal and one-sided, but also out in the community.”

Strengthening democratic participation ahead of elections

Hildur has worked as Multicultural Project Manager in Hafnarfjörður since mid-2025. She works across departments, institutions, divisions, and projects within the municipality. Her role is to strengthen and develop new approaches to welcoming people of foreign origin and to encourage their increased participation in the community. Municipal elections are approaching and preparations are in full swing.

“The project Democratic Participation of Immigrants has taken off. We have organized a series of workshops and educational sessions at the Hafnarfjörður Innovation Center on how democracy in Iceland works, to strengthen immigrant participation in the municipal elections this May.” Participation is free and everyone is welcome.

Democratic participation of residents of foreign origin:

• Saturday 7 February from 10:00 to 17:00
  Tuesday and Wednesday 10 and 11 February from 19:30 to 21:30
  Sunday 15 February from 10:00 to 17:00
  Tuesday and Wednesday 10 and 11 March from 19:30 to 21:30
  Sunday 22 March from 13:00 to 16:00 – campaign

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

Intercultural conference this spring

Hildur is also preparing a Intercultural Conference organized by the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður. “It will take place in the spring and will be a large forum for dialogue and to ensure that everyone can have a seat at the table.”

• Hildur Ýr is based at the Office of the Service and Development Division in Hafnarfjörður Town Hall. Hildur’s email address is hilduryr@hafnarfjordur.is