UN Documents on Cyprus — Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations

National Statement by the Commissioner of Gender Equality of Cyprus – CSW70

March 11, 2026

70th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women – United Nations Headquarters, New York – 9-19 March, 2026

National Statement by H.E. Ms. Josie Christodoulou, Commissioner for Gender Equality of Cyprus

11 March, 2026

Honorable Chair,

It is an honour to address the 70th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women.

Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union.

This year’s priority theme is fundamental: Justice is the foundation that enables women and girls to fully exercise their rights. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements, UN Documents on Cyprus

Statement by Mr. Antreas Panagiotou – Report of the SG on the UN Youth Office

August 25, 2025

“Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Youth Office”

New York, 25^th August 2025.

Mr. President,

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

At the outset, Cyprus welcomes the third report of the Secretary General on the United Nations Youth Office. We are pleased to note the progress and milestones described therein, and especially the impact of the Office across all three pillars. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements, UN Documents on Cyprus

Statement by Amb. Maria Michail – SC Open Debate on “Conflict-Related Sexual Violence”

August 19, 2025

United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

“Identifying Innovative Strategies to Ensure Access to Life-Saving Services and Protection for Survivors in Conflict Zones”

New York, 19 August 2025

Mr. President,

At the outset, allow me to express our sincere appreciation to the Republic of Panama for organizing this important debate.

We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, for her insightful presentation, and we reiterate our full support to her mandate. We also express our appreciation to Mrs. Ahmed for her remarks. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, UN Documents on Cyprus

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…]

Filed Under: 76th Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, UN Documents on Cyprus

Statement by Amb. Kornelios Korneliou on Relations with the Host Country

November 2, 2018

Sixth Committee, Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country

United Nations, 2 November 2018

Mr. Chairman, distinguished delegates,

At the outset, let me say that it is a privilege for me to serve as Chairman of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country. That said, it is a pleasure to address today the Sixth Committee in this capacity, in order to introduce this year’s Report of the Committee on Relations [Read more…]

Filed Under: 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, UN Documents on Cyprus

Statement by Ms. Poly Ioannou – Report of the ICC – 29 October 2018

October 29, 2018

Report of the International Criminal Court at the Plenary Session of the United Nations General Assembly

United Nations, 29 October 2018

Mr. President,

Let me start by thanking President Eboe-Osuji for his presentation. I wish to make some additional remarks to the statement of the European Union, to which my delegation fully subscribes. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, UN Documents on Cyprus, Uncategorized

Statement by Mr. Doros Venezis – Report of the ICJ – 25 October 2018

October 25, 2018

Report of the International Court of Justice (1 August 2017 – 31 July 2018) at the Plenary Session of the United Nations General Assembly

United Nations, 25 October 2018

Mr. President,

It is a privilege to address the General Assembly on its consideration of the Report A/73/4 of the International Court of Justice. We are grateful to President, Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, for his introduction of the report and for his insightful remarks on the work and functioning of the Court. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, UN Documents on Cyprus

Statement by Mr. Menelaos Menelaou – 3rd Committee – Protection and Promotion of Human Rights

October 30, 2017

Item 72(b): Protection and Promotion of Human Rights – Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms

United Nations, 30 October 2017

Thank you Mr. Chairperson.

My delegation subscribes to the statement delivered by the European Union. I would like to add the following remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements, UN Documents on Cyprus