Cyprus’ Defence Ministry came under fire for ‘gender-based’ discrimination against female personnel, as evidence emerges it follows a dual-standard policy for promoting women through the ranks. A representative of the Ombudsman and
Although gender inequality exists, efforts to eradicate the pay gap between men and women in Cyprus produce results, said Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou. “Despite progress in reducing the pay gap between men
The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on gender equality, increasing inequality, injustice and discrimination against women across the EU, with Cyprus slightly improving on the Gender Equality Index. The island ranked
Cyprus is among those countries in the EU where the gender gap has narrowed the most, according to the Gender Equality Index 2021. “Europe has made fragile gains in gender equality. But
Experts on gender equality and women’s rights warned about the danger of failing to achieve the aspirations set by the international community and witnessing a rollback in this area. Addressing a panel
In 10 weeks, Cyprus will choose a new parliament, an outcome that will determine voter maturity and their eagerness to engage in matters of society, health, education, the economy, and the country’s
Nine out of 10 employees acknowledge gender inequality exists in the Cyprus labour market while 86% of those surveyed believe there is discrimination against women while 20% said they were sexually harassed.
Talk about closing the gender pay gap is fashionable again, probably because we’re just around the corner from parliamentary elections and everyone has, insincerely, jumped on the ‘equality’ bandwagon. Others add their
Cyprus is languishing at the wrong end of the EU Gender Equality Index ranked 21 out of the 28 countries with its 56.9/100 score 11 points lower than the European average. Despite
Fury over the education ministry’s appointment of a male-dominated advisory council to set up a junior ministry for culture took the argument in the wrong direction. It drifted exactly where the administration
