#Josie Christodoulou

Gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou has emphasised the “vital role” of rural women in society and called on the government to support initiatives aimed at strengthening their contributions. “The rural ...

Cyprus’ gender pay gap stands at 10 per cent, gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou said on Thursday. Speaking at an awards ceremony, she said that “gender discrimination remains in the workplace ...

One in three women worldwide has been a victim of physical or sexual violence at least once in her life, while in Cyprus more than 12,500 incidents of domestic violence have ...

One in ten women live in extreme poverty globally, the United Nations (UN) reported on Friday. “International Women’s Day is a day that encourages us to recognise the injustices ...

Gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou will head to Jordan on Monday for official contacts to boost bilateral relations between the two countries. According to her office, the visit aims to ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday lauded his own commitment to gender equality two weeks after being slammed for reducing women’s participation in the cabinet as part of a government ...

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 Josie Christodoulou said on Wednesday. ...

Government support is coming for women in agriculture, Commissioner for Gender Equality Josi Christodoulou said on Sunday, saying their role in the sector lags behind that of men both on ...

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 on the International Women’...