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1. The future of STEAM: Amplifying girls’ voices and inspiring change

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-future-of-steam-amplifying-girls-voices-and-inspiring-change

A landmark event celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in STEAM is set to take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025, at the University of Cyprus, titled "Empowered Futures: Celebrating Girls and Women in STEAM"....

2. Women in Cyprus inch toward equality in science

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-in-cyprus-inch-toward-equality-in-science

The number of women working in science across the European Union has been on the rise....

3. European Parliament seeks Cypriot administrators

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-parliament-seeks-cypriot-administrators

In a significant move to address imbalances in staff representation, the European Parliament has launched a competition aimed specifically at Cypriot nationals....

4. 36.1% of Cypriot women affected by gender violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/36-1-of-cypriot-women-affected-by-gender-violence

A recent European survey has revealed alarming figures about gender-based violence in Cyprus, showing that 36.1% of women have experienced physical violence, threats, or sexual violence, either from a partner or another individual....

5. Trump signs order suspending DEI employees

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-suspending-dei-employees

In a significant move under the new Trump administration, the White House confirmed that federal employees working in diversity offices will be placed on paid leave as part of the shutdown of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs....

6. ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elpis-is-a-lifeline-for-victims-of-domestic-violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

7. In a first for Cyprus, Volt elects a female majority to its leadership

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/in-a-first-for-cyprus-volt-elects-a-female-majority-to-its-leadership

Volt Cyprus held its first Electoral Congress on Sunday to elect its new leadership and Political Council....

8. The conspiracy surrounding the alleged woke agenda

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-conspiracy-surrounding-the-alleged-woke-agenda

"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit to France for the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral....

9. ''A man is entitled to do whatever he wants'' – Kostas Malekkos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-man-is-entitled-to-do-whatever-he-wants-–-kostas-malekkos

A wave of criticism has followed controversial comments made by former footballer Kostas Malekkos on a popular TV show, with the Pancyprian Association of Single Parent Families and Friends demanding accountability from both the police and the Broadcasting Authority....

10. Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-elected-to-un-human-rights-council-for-the-first-time

The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday. ...

11. National Guard opens doors to women in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-guard-opens-doors-to-women-in-cyprus

Cyprus announced on Sunday that women will be able to voluntarily serve in the National Guard for six to 14 months, starting in 2025....

12. 1st Women in STEM Cyprus Forum

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1st-women-in-stem-cyprus-forum

Women in Tech® Cyprus and TechIsland are co-organizing the first Women in STEM Cyprus Forum, scheduled to take place on October 8th, 2024, at the Kolla Cultural Factory in Limassol. ...

13. After the 'white smoke', phase two begins for von der Leyen

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-the-white-smoke-phase-two-begins-for-von-der-leyen

The attempt to reassure Georgia Meloni to agree to the European Council's decision to back the trio of Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as President of the Commission, Antonio Costa as President of the European Council...

14. Chevron, Frederick University offer scholarships for female engineers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chevron-frederick-university-offer-scholarships-for-female-engineers

Frederick University and Chevron are announcing three full scholarships for the academic year 2024-25 for new female students who will enrol in any of the undergraduate programs of study of Frederick University’s School of Engineering in the academic year 2024-25....

15. Frederick University's STEM Camp empowers girls' potential

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/frederick-university-s-stem-camp-empowers-girls-potential

Frederick University has unveiled its STEM Camp tailored for girls aged 13 to 16, marking the third consecutive year of this initiative within the university's long-term campaign to address the underrepresentation of girls and women in STEM fields....

16. Half of Cypriots find starting a business easy, survey shows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-of-cypriots-find-starting-a-business-easy-survey-shows

Half of Cypriots consider starting a business easy, and more than half believe they possess the necessary skills for successful entrepreneurship, according to the 'Global Entrepreneurship Monitor' (GEM) survey results presented at the University of Cyprus on Friday....

17. Cypriot maritime leader honored with IMO Gender Equality Award

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-maritime-leader-honored-with-imo-gender-equality-award

Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou has been honored with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Gender Equality Award for her outstanding contributions to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in the maritime industry. ...

18. Commonwealth ministers meet in Cyprus to safeguard the oceans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commonwealth-ministers-meet-in-cyprus-to-safeguard-the-oceans

At a pivotal moment for our planet, representatives from 28 Commonwealth nations convened in Cyprus to shape the destiny of our oceans....

19. Workplace harassment hits 1 in 3, EU report finds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workplace-harassment-hits-1-in-3-eu-report-finds

A third of sexual harassment occurs in the workplace, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides said at an event organised by Cyprus Workers......

20. Minister Michaelidou champions women in sports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-michaelidou-champions-women-in-sports

Our priority is the promotion and participation of women in all aspects of sport, focusing our efforts on cooperation and consultation with relevant bodies......

21. Insights of the first Women Leaders’ Forum

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/insights-of-the-first-women-leaders-forum

On Tuesday, 26/03/24 the Women Leaders’ Forum 2024-IMH took place at Hilton in Nicosia. During the forum, business and professional sector leaders shared their insights on building, sustaining...

22. Cyprus maritime sector advances amidst ambitious goals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-maritime-sector-advances-amidst-ambitious-goals

''Without a doubt, we take pride in the achievements of the past 60 years. Our ambition is to set even higher targets and strengthen the competitiveness of Cypriot shipping,...

23. PwC: Slow progress in gender equality in the workplace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-slow-progress-in-gender-equality-in-the-workplace

To mark International Women’s Day 2024, PwC has released two studies, the Women in Work Index and Inclusion Matters, finding that global progress on achieving gender parity at work continues at a sluggish rate....

24. Exploring the possibility of same-sex marriage in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exploring-the-possibility-of-same-sex-marriage-in-cyprus

In today's Sunday edition of Kathimerini, journalist Ioanna Kyriakou delves into the complex landscape surrounding the feasibility and readiness for same-sex marriage in Cyprus, ...

25. Nicosia water board official accused of sexual harassment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-water-board-official-accused-of-sexual-harassment

A senior official at the Nicosia Water Board is under scrutiny following allegations of sexual harassment in multiple incidents....

26. New award recognizes leaders advancing gender equality in maritime sector

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-award-recognizes-leaders-advancing-gender-equality-in-maritime-sector

The Council of Ministers, responding to a proposal by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, established an award today to recognize industry executives whose actions fortify efforts to advance gender equality within the shipping sector. ...

27. Growth in women's roles in science and engineering

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/growth-in-women-s-roles-in-science-and-engineering

Women made up 44% of the science and engineering workforce in Cyprus in 2022, a trend that aligns with the EU average of 41%, according to Eurostat data released on the UN's International Day of Women and Girls in Science....

28. Become an ambassador for a day!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/become-an-ambassador-for-a-day

In its third consecutive year, EU female-led foreign missions in Cyprus present a distinctive opportunity for women to work alongside a female diplomat for a day....

29. Parliamentarian shines light on homophobic video screening at lyceum

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentarian-shines-light-on-homophobic-video-screening-at-lyceum

A distressing occurrence unfolded as a homophobic video was screened before graduating students during their religious studies at a Nicosia high school....

30. Cypriot society: A landscape where pizzas outpace police

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-society-a-landscape-where-pizzas-outpace-police

We live in a society where pizzas arrive faster than the police, once remarked French director Claude Chabrol, and I fear this holds particularly true in the case of our state. Unfortunately, unlike the Cypriot Police, the Cypriot underworld operates like a Swiss watch....

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