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The Disability Rights Protection Office of Iceland Frontpage
The Disability Rights Protection Office of Iceland Frontpage

Disability Rights Protection

The Icelandic Human Rights Institute has now taken over the role of rights protection for people with disabilities.

You can contact them regarding the rights protection of people with disabilities by calling 554-8100 (open from 9 AM to 4 PM on weekdays, with the option to leave a message outside these hours) or by sending an email to postur@rettindagaesla.is or rettindagaesla@mannrettindi.is.

Effective January 1, 2025, individuals with disabilities must contact the District Commissioners when appointing a personal spokesperson or revoking a power of attorney.

Import­ant!

Important!

In case of an emergency always contact 112

The Disability Rights Protection Office of Iceland

Opening hours

Open 9 PM to 4 AM on weekdays

You can leave voicemail messages outside of regular business hours

Tel: 554 8100