Cyprus ‘moving in right direction’ on gender equality, but slowly
Cyprus ranks below average on gender equality in the EU, despite scoring the second highest in terms of progress since 2005, according to the European...
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Gender-equality action plan approved by Council of Ministers
Justice Minister George Savvides said that the Council of Ministers has adopted a national action plan for equality between men and women, a five-year plan...
It’s (still) a man’s world as equality pledges fail 1.4 bln women
By Emma Batha VANCOUVER, June 3 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – World leaders are failing 1.4 billion girls and women on promises of a fairer future,...
Lack of female MEPs indicates a ‘serious democracy deficit’
With former MEP Eleni Theocharous losing her seat in Sunday’s election, Cyprus has no women MEPs for the first time since 2009. Gender Equality Commissioner,...
Cyprus lagging far behind in female political participation
Cyprus is positioned second to last in terms of the participation of women in the European Parliament (EP), according to the spokesperson for the EP...
Gender representation equality still a dream in Cyprus
Just one in 10 ministers in Cyprus is female, and all 39 mayors are men, according to a new study by the Council of Europe....
‘Gender equality should be way of life’
Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou stressed the significance of gender equality on Tuesday, saying that raising awareness among children and teachers on the gender-based division of...
Spehar hopeful leaders’ determination will lead to success in Geneva
Special Representative of UN Secretary General in Cyprus Elizabeth Spehar has expressed the hope that the leaders’ determination to achieve their shared goal of a...
Gender equality head slams naked sushi stunt
The gender equality commissioner reportedly asked the attorney-general to look into whether the management of a Limassol art gallery serving sushi off the body of...
Women work ‘for free’ as of November 4
Women in Cyprus will effectively work for free as of November 4, London-based business-resource firm Expert Market’s latest research on gender pay gaps across Europe...
Gender equality in the workplace improves slightly
ONLY 27.5 per cent of women in Cyprus are in decision-making positions, while their presence in positions of responsibility in businesses is generally low, according...
One fifth of candidates pledge commitment to gender issues
A TOTAL of 106 parliamentary candidates responded to the campaign of the Cyprus Women’s Lobby (KLG) and promised to support six commitments to promoting gender...
House passes army gender promotions bill
The House on Thursday passed new regulations ensuring equal treatment for female and male non-commissioned officers (NCOs) serving in the National Guard. Until now, male...
Empowering women crucial to sustainable development
By Andria Antoniadou Gender equality and sustainable development go hand in hand. Empowered women, having access to education, health services and work not only stand...
Cyprus near bottom on gender equality
By Annette Chrysostomou WHEN it comes to gender equality, Cyprus is at the bottom of all EU countries bar one, with only Malta ranked lower,...
Cyprus to ratify CoE Convention to combat violence against women
Cyprus has come a long way in the promotion of gender equality, but a lot remains to be done President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday...
Working to eradicate sexual harassment
By Staff Reporter Nine out of ten women who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace have not spoken out for fear of losing their...
‘Where are women in the peace process?’
A “PHOTO CHALLENGE” to raise awareness on the lack of representation of women in the Cyprus peace process is being launched today by the Cyprus...
The discourse of denial on gender equality
By Sophia Papastavrou ON THE long journey towards gender equality, I cannot help but ask are we there yet? And, if we are on this...