Third Committee – Agenda Item 71 “ Promotion and Protection of Human Rights”
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…]
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…]
UN Headquarters, September 25th 2024
Mr. President,
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
At the outset, I wish to congratulate His Excellency Ambassador Philemon Yang for his election as President of the 79th Session of the General Assembly. Rest assured, Mr. President, of Cyprus’ steadfast support for your mission. [Read more…]
Event & Photo Exhibition
«60 Years in the Service of Peace: Tribute to the Peacekeepers of the United Nations Force in Cyprus»
The Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations cordially invites you to an event and accompanying photographic exhibition, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of UNFICYP, entitled:
“60 Years in the Service of Peace:
Tribute to the Peacekeepers of the United Nations Force in Cyprus”
📅 Friday, 14 June 2024
⏱ 10:00 -11:15 EDT
📍 Conference Room 5, UNHQ
UN Security Council Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict”
New York, 21 May 2024
Mr. President,
My delegation aligns with the EU statement and wishes to make some additional remarks.
Seventy-five years since the universal ratification of the Geneva Conventions and twenty-five years since [Read more…]
14th Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing
United Nations, 20 May 2024
Mr. Chair,
Cyprus aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. Allow me to add some additional remarks in my national capacity.
Older persons are an indispensable group of our society. They represent an important and growing part of the population, undeniably with wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience. However, they are often a vulnerable social group that is overlooked, marginalized, or even discriminated. [Read more…]
Women, Peace and Security: Preventing conflict-related sexual violence through demilitarisation and gender-responsive arms control
New York, 23 April 2024
Mr. President,
We express our appreciation to Malta for organizing this debate today.
Allow me to thank the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Pattern, for her insightful presentation, and Ms. Ahmadi and Ms. Gurira for their valuable inputs. [Read more…]
Maintenance of International Peace and Security: The Role of Young Persons in Addressing Security Challenges in the Mediterranean
17 April 2024
Joint Statement of EUMED9
Mr. President,
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the group of EUMED9 (Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal and my own country Cyprus). Allow me first to express our gratitude to Malta for organising this important Security Council debate and extend our appreciation to all briefers for their insightful presentations. [Read more…]
Statement by the Commissioner on Gender Equality of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Iosifina Christodoulou
New York, 18 March 2024
Madame Chair,
Cyprus aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. Allow me to add some remarks with my national capacity. [Read more…]
68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Side Event
“Breaking the link between poverty and violence against women and girls:
the role of gender mainstreaming in policymaking and in financing”
Wednesday March 13th, 2024, 10:00-11:15 AM EST, Conference Room F, UNHQ [Read more…]
