gender equality commissioner
Lack of exemplary punishment for harassers has compelled women to either resign from their positions or face dismissal, negatively impacting their career, Gender Equality Commissioner...
Cyprus moves up one place to 21st in EU for Gender Equality
Cyprus has moved up one place to 21st in the European Union for gender equality, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). The...
More female role models needed, gender equality commissioner says
Women need a space and a voice so that female role models can be created at all levels, Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou said on...
Gender equality commissioner calls for greater presence of women in governmental jobs
Gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou on Monday updated Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos on the programme advocating for a greater presence of women in governmental jobs....
Memorial to victims of sexual abuse during invasion on the cards
Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou said on Wednesday that she supports the creation of a memorial to Cypriot women that were victims of sexual abuse...
More needed to ensure equality in the legal sector, says Gender Equality Commissioner
Women lawyers often feel the need to adopt masculine behaviours to survive in the sector, Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou said. “More can be done...
Code of conduct to prevent harassment at work
The guide to preventing harassment at work can become a beacon for consolidating awareness towards equal treatment of men and women, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou...
Cabinet strengthens role of gender equality commissioner
Gender equality issues are high on the new president’s agenda and relevant policies will be promoted in all ministries and deputy ministries, Nikos Christodoulides said...
Human trafficking is high profit, low risk, commissioner says
Human trafficking remains a high profit and low risk crime which worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic with the increase of risk factors, Gender Equality Commissioner...