The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations, New York, is accepting applications for the position of one (1) Clerk/Typist with the terms of local staff on a full-time contract basis for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal. The salary scale of the position is the entry level of the GS-5 Scale with an annual gross salary of US$41,981. The employment is governed by the Employment Guidelines and the Terms of Service of the Local Staff of the Diplomatic Missions of the Republic of Cyprus Abroad. [Read more…]
Statement by Amb. Hadjichrysanthou, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
June 14, 2022
Statement by Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, to the 15th Conference of the State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
UN Headquarters, 14 June 2022
Thank you, Mister President.
Cyprus aligns itself with the statement [to be] delivered by the European Union. I would like to make the following additional remarks in my national capacity.
As one of the most vulnerable and marginalized social groups, persons with disabilities continue to be at risk of exclusion, facing barriers to full and effective participation across all sectors of society. The experience of the pandemic shows us that additional drastic measures and reforms are required in all areas of life of persons with disabilities, especially in areas of assistive technology, work and employment and risk situations, which will be discussed during this Conference. [Read more…]
Statement by Amb. Hadjichrysanthou at the UNSC Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict”
May 25, 2022
United Nations Headquarters, 25 May 2022
Madam President,
My delegation aligns with the EU statement and wishes to make some additional remarks.
We note the small reduction in civilian casualties, reported by the Secretary-General in his latest report. Still the immense scale of suffering of the millions of civilians who have to survive in dire [Read more…]
Statement by the PR of Cyprus Amb. Hadjichrysanthou at the UN SC Open Debate – Women and Peace and Security
April 13, 2022
UN Security Council Open Debate on Ending Cycles of Sexual Violence in Conflict, under the item “Women and peace and security”
United Nations, 13 April 2022
Thank you, Madam President, for organizing this important debate. My statement will be complementing that of the European Union, to which we fully subscribe.
Sexual violence as a weapon of war cannot be considered as an inevitable consequence of armed conflicts, despite the fact that the history of this disturbing phenomenon is as long as that of war itself. And despite the increased attention to the Women, Peace and Security agenda, we observe that significant gaps remain in effectively addressing this phenomenon. [Read more…]
Statement by Amb. Hadjichrysanthou, 66th Session of the Committee on the Status of Women
March 17, 2022
Priority Theme: Achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes
United Nations, 17 March 2022
Madam Chair,
Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,
My delegation fully subscribes to the statement delivered by the European Union. I would like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]
Statement by Mr. Harris Chrysostomou – International Law Commission – Sixth Committee
November 1, 2021
Item 82 (Cluster II) – Report of the International Law Commission
UN General Assembly, 1 Nov. 2021
Madame Chairperson,
As this is the first time that Cyprus takes the floor under your Chairmanship, I would like to join the previous speakers in congratulating you and the esteemed members of the Bureau on your [Read more…]
Statement by DPR Ms. Polly Ioannou to the UN Security Council Open Debate, 21 October 2021
October 21, 2021
UN Security Council Annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security: Investing in Women in Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
New York, 21 October 2021
Thank you, Madam President, for organizing this debate. As requested, my statement will be as concrete as possible, complementing that of the European Union, to which we fully subscribe. [Read more…]
Speech by the President Anastasiades at the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly
October 20, 2021
United Nations Headquarters, 24 September 2021
At the outset, I would like to congratulate the elected President of the seventy – sixth session of the General Assembly, His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid, and the Secretary – General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, on his recent re-election to a second five-year mandate, and assure of my Government’s unwavering support to his mission. [Read more…]
Internship opportunities at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the UN, New York
August 4, 2021
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),
(c) have very good knowledge of the Greek and English language.
Internships are unpaid and do not incur financial burden for the State in allowances, insurance cover, etc.
Application forms must be sent either to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by e-mail at internship@mfa.gov.cy, or to the Permanent Mission of Cyprus at internhsips@cyprusun.org
The applicant’s details will be kept on file and they may be invited to an interview if shortlisted, depending on their qualifications, experience, and skills. Applicants may also be offered the possibility of an internship for an alternative period.
Interns are required to sign a Contract on a non-remunerative basis, which will include, inter alia, a confidentiality clause in respect to data and information that may come to their attention during the internship period.
You may download the Internship application (available in Greek) from the link below:
Statement by Amb. Hadjichrysanthou on the Presidential statement of the SC on Varosha
July 23, 2021
United Nations, 23 July 2021
Cyprus welcomes the statement just made by the President of the Security Council on Varosha.
We thank the Council for responding swiftly and robustly to the disconcerting [Read more…]