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Human trafficking runs much deeper than the 29 convictions over six years, Ombudswoman warns

The convictions recorded between 2020-26 over human trafficking in Cyprus are just the tip of the iceberg, according to...
Economy

Pay equality between genders varies significantly across EU regions

The gap between men's and women's total earnings from professional activities has significantly narrowed, albeit at a declining pace,...
Whats On

Feminist march organised for International Women’s Day

Plans for a feminist march dubbed "8th of March Every Day" on International Women's Day have been announced by...
Opinion

The women in the family were missing…

Dr Marianna Prokopi Demetriades, a scientist and biotechnology entrepreneur, began her speech at the closing ceremony of the Young...
Local

Women’s organisation files complaint over TV guest’s sexist remarks

A women's movement has filed formal complaints against Costas Malekkos following allegedly sexist comments made during an Alpha Cyprus...
Opinion

There is no such thing as silent consent

When the Gisele Pelicot rape case became public, the first reaction was shock at what could be happening right...
Local

MIGS gender institute criticises government’s demographic policies

The Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS) has expressed strong concerns over the government's recently announced policies to address...
Opinion

So when are YOU having a baby?

Is having children an economic or social issue, or is it both? Will a few hundred euros more in benefits...
World

Afghan women face new ban on reciting Quran in public

Afghan women have been banned from reciting the Quran and praying loudly in front of other women according to...
Local

Cyprus had 19 femicides over four years

During the 2019-2020 period, there were 13 femicides, 5 in 2021, and 1 in 2022, totaling 19 femicides over...
World

Arizona’s top court revives 19th century abortion ban

Arizona's top court on Tuesday revived a ban on nearly all abortions under a law from 1864, a half...
World

Trump says he will disclose abortion policy on Monday

Donald Trump said he would outline his long-awaited policy on abortion on Monday, one that he suggested will be...
World

Florida top court allows for near-total abortion ban; says voters can decide issue in November

Florida's top court on Monday cleared the way for a Republican-backed law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy...
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