January 21, 2026

Προκήρυξη Προσωρινής Θέσης Γραφέα/Δακτυλογράφου στη Μόνιμη Αντιπροσωπεία της Κύπρου στον ΟΗΕ

Η Μόνιμη Αντιπροσωπεία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας στα Ηνωμένα Έθνη, Νέα Υόρκη, δέχεται αιτήσεις για πλήρωση μίας (1) προσωρινής θέσης Γραφέα/Δακτυλογράφου με τους όρους επιτόπιου προσωπικού. Η περίοδος προσωρινής εργοδότησης αφορά τους μήνες Ιούλιο-Δεκέμβριο 2025.

ΑΠΑΙΤΟΥΜΕΝΑ ΠΡΟΣΟΝΤΑ [Read more…]

Statement by the State Secretary and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Andreas S. Kakouris

 

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High-level Interactive Dialogue on Culture and Sustainable Development  

“Connecting cultures in the digital era”

UN Headquarters, 21 May 2025

 

 

Thank you, Mr. President,

Excellencies,

Allow me to begin by expressing the appreciation of my delegation to you, Mr. President, for convening this important dialogue today.

It is an honor and privilege to participate in today’s discussion. My presence is indicative of the importance that Cyprus’ attaches to the issue at hand.

Also, I would like to recognize the contributions to our discussions today by the members of the panel. [Read more…]

National Statement by Mrs. Iosifina Christodoulou, Commissioner for Gender Equality of Cyprus – CSW69

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Mr. Chairman,

Cyprus aligns with the Statement delivered by the European Union, and the Statement of the Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Allow me to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]

69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women – Side Event – March 11th

CONCEPT PAPER AND PROGRAMME

Trafficking in persons exploits women, men, girls, and boys of all ages; it violates fundamental human rights and offends human dignity. Trafficking in persons and violence against women and girls are deeply interconnected, as women and girls face higher risks of sexual and gender- based violence. [Read more…]

Statement by Amb. Michail – 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development

amb-social-development-2General Discussion – 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development

New York, 11 February 2025

 

Mr. Chair,

Allow me to extend our warmest appreciation to you, the Members of the Bureau and United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, for the preparation of the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development.

Cyprus fully aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. I would like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]

Internship at the Permanent Mission of Cyprus

Undergraduate/postgraduate students may apply for an internship at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations in New York, throughout the year.

Applicants are required to:

(a) hold Cypriot citizenship,

(b) have completed at least a two-year university course (i.e. 60 ECTS), [Read more…]

Statement by the Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country Ambassador Maria Michail

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Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country 

79th Session of the GA, 4 November 2024

 

 

Mr. Chairperson,

It is my pleasure to address today the Sixth Committee in my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country and introduce this year’s Report of the Committee contained in document A/79/26, which was adopted on 18 October, by the Committee. [Read more…]

Statement by Amb. Maria Michail – United Nations – Third Committee

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22 October 2024

Mr. Chair,

Cyprus fully aligns to the statement delivered by the European Union. Allow me to make some additional remarks in my national capacity.

The 20th of July this year marked the 50th solemn memorial since the illegal Turkish military invasion and the consequent occupation of approximately 37% of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, in blatant violation of the UN Charter. [Read more…]

Statement by Amb. Maria Michail – General Assembly – Third Committee

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Agenda Item “Promotion and Protection of Human Rights”

JOINT STATEMENT OF MED9 (Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal)

22 October 2024 

 

Mr. Chair,

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the group of MED9, consisted by Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal, and my own country Cyprus. [Read more…]

Statement by Mr. Theodoulos Pittakis – 6th Committee of the UN

Agenda item 86: “Protection of Persons in the event of disasters”theo-4-10-24

 UN Headquarters, 4 October 2024

 

Madame Chair,

As this is the first time I am taking the floor during this session, please allow me first to congratulate you, as well as the rest of the Bureau’s members on your election and assure you of my delegation’s full support and cooperation.

Cyprus aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union and its Member States and would like to make some additional remarks in its national capacity. [Read more…]