The Icelandic Minister of Justice, Þorbjörg S. Gunnlaugsdóttir, has appointed Asmundur Einar Dadasyn, a former Minister of Education and Children, to lead a newly established committee on boys' issues. The committee's task is to produce a report about the social status and challenges that boys face in Icelandic society. This initiative aims to provide insight and recommendations that could better address the concerns of boys and enhance their wellbeing in various aspects of life.

The committee's work is connected to a newly approved action plan for gender equality in Iceland, spanning from 2026 to 2029. As part of this plan, the committee is expected to propose measures that would increase male participation in discussions about gender equality and encourage their involvement in gender equality initiatives. The establishment of this committee reflects a growing recognition of the need to address the specific challenges and needs of boys, which have often been overlooked in broader gender discussions.

Asmundur Einar is tasked with gathering opinions from various stakeholders to ensure that the suggestions presented to the minister are comprehensive and widely accepted. The committee aims to submit its recommendations by the end of the year, marking a significant step towards addressing boys' issues in Icelandic policy and fostering a more inclusive dialogue around gender equality that encompasses all genders.