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Cyprus Launches Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence and Sexism

9/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Cyprus initiated a campaign to combat sexism, emphasizing awareness and prevention of gender-based violence, including online harassment.
Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis noted that one in three women in Europe experiences violence, with only one in eight reporting it.
The campaign supports a 2020 law against sexism and creates a committee to address incidents.
Education and changing societal attitudes are deemed essential for achieving gender equality.
Cyprus plans to focus on online violence against girls during its EU Council Presidency in 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Istanbul Convention, adopted by the Council of Europe in 1999, aimed to combat violence against women, with 45 countries signing it. In 2023, the Swiss Social Democratic Party proposed CHF500 million to address rising femicides, with 22 reported cases this year. This reflects ongoing struggles for women's rights amid rising tensions surrounding immigration and misinformation in Europe.

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Story summary

Cyprus initiated a campaign to combat sexism, emphasizing awareness and prevention of gender-based violence, including online harassment.
Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis noted that one in three women in Europe experiences violence, with only one in eight reporting it.
The campaign supports a 2020 law against sexism and creates a committee to address incidents.
Education and changing societal attitudes are deemed essential for achieving gender equality.
Cyprus plans to focus on online violence against girls during its EU Council Presidency in 2026.

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