Amanpour Honoring 'The Day Iceland Stood Still'
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Oct 24, 2025 
Join Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland and gender equality advocate, as she reflects on the transformative 1975 women’s strike that changed her country forever. Gayle Young, former CNN reporter, shares gripping tales from her time in Egypt, including the shocking realities of female genital mutilation. Tech activist Cory Doctorow dives into the problems of platform decay, coining the term 'enshittification,' and discusses potential digital rights reforms for a healthier internet. A captivating blend of history, journalism, and technology!
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Women’s Strike Revealed Social Leverage
- The 1975 Iceland women’s strike showed that when women stop working, society grinds to a halt.
- That mass action accelerated Iceland's path to top global gender-equality rankings.
Childhood Memory Sparked Leadership
- Halla Tómasdóttir recalls her mother and aunts striking instead of baking on her mom’s birthday, making the day feel joyful and political.
- That memory sparked her belief that one day she might matter and pursue leadership.
Hidden History Sparks Film Project
- Pamela Hogan discovered the strike via a small Lonely Planet note and was stunned no film existed about it.
- She found the women’s mix of humour and courage both compelling and cinematic.