Law to fully tackle gender violence expected soon (with video)
A legal framework to tackle gender violence in compliance with the Istanbul Convention is expected to be put in place soon, Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis...
WOMEN’S DAY
Women’s rights group dismisses ‘paternalistic’ president
The president’s statements during an event marking Women’s Day were dismissed on Thursday as paternalistic and unacceptable by a non-profit organisation promoting gender equality. In...
Efforts to eliminate gender gap will be continuous, president says
President Nicos Anastasiades said Thursday his efforts to close the gender gap would be continuous. In a tweet to mark Women’s Day, Anastasiades called for...
In China, retailers cash in on “she” economy for Women’s Day
By Stella Qiu and Christian Shepherd Chinese retailers are cashing in on International Women’s Day, offering coupons and discounts on sportswear, cosmetics and healthcare to...
Cyprus’ gender pay gap smaller than EU average, and decreasing
In 2016, the unadjusted gender pay gap stood at just over 16 per cent in the European Union (EU) but it was 13.9 per cent...
Island’s religious leaders meeting to condemn violence against women
To mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday, the Office of the Religious Track of the Cyprus Peace Process under the Auspices of the Embassy of...
Anastasiades marks women’s day with bicommunal gathering
President Nicos Anastasiades on Wednesday night received Greek and Turkish Cypriot women at the Presidential Palace in an event to mark International Women’s Day, which...
Women praised in International Day addresses
International Women’s Day was marked by officials around the island on Tuesday with speeches and positive words for the island’s female population. President Nicos Anastasiades...
Women on both sides call for peace deal
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is dedicated to reaching a comprehensive settlement on the Cyprus problem, his Special Representative in Cyprus Lisa Buttenheim said on...