Cyprus Mission to the United Nations

Following the conclusion of the #BBNJ PrepCom,🇨🇾 thanks the Co-Chairs for their leadership & DOALOS for its tireless support. 🇨🇾 is proud to have contributed as EU Council Presidency. EU & its MSs remain committed to an effective BBNJ for ocean protection.🇨🇾 looks forward to COP1

As we mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of #Slavery & the Transatlantic Slave Trade, 🇨🇾 condemns these abhorrent crimes & honors the memory of millions of enslaved Africans who endured untold suffering & injustice during one of humanity’s darkest chapters.

As we commemorate the @UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Cyprus 🇨🇾reaffirms its strong commitment to equality, human dignity, and the fight against racism in all its forms and manifestations.

At #CSW70, Commissioner @JosieChristodou delivered the national statement of #Cyprus, and reiterated 🇨🇾 commitment to advance women’s and girl’s rights, and achieve full and equal participation in all aspects of life.

#CSW70: Commissioner @JosieChristodou delivered the EU statement, as 🇨🇾 holds the EU Presidency @CY2026EU, reiterating EU’s full commitment to support & implement the international human rights law & policy framework on the full enjoyment of human rights by all women and girls.

Full room today at the side event #Cyprus 🇨🇾organised with the 🇪🇺 , co-sponsored by 🇲🇽, the 🇵🇭 and UN Women, in the sidelines of #CSW70, titled “Preventing and combating all forms of cyber violence against girls”. Protecting girls online and offline is a shared responsibility.

Proud to co-host the #EUatCSW reception with @CyprusinUN. A galvanizing moment to reaffirm our commitment gender equality & the empowerment of all women & girls. #CSW70 Thanks to 🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib & 🇨🇾Cssr @JosieChristodou for their motivational words!

Cyprus hosted an Informal EU Ministerial Breakfast on the sidelines of #CSW70 under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU. The discussion focused on one of the key priorities of the 🇨🇾 Presidency: preventing and combating cyber violence against girls.

The 🇪🇺🇺🇳 Sanctions Seminar organised by the 🇨🇾 Presidency of the Council of the EU with the support of EEAS & European Commission, was successfully concluded between 4–6 March in NY. Participants discussed challenges in sanctions implementation & how to deepen EU-UN cooperation.

Cyprus is proud to participate at the opening of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women - CSW. 🇨🇾 #Cyprus reaffirms its commitment to advancing women’s rights and gender equality.

🌸 Here’s to the women who lead, create, nurture, challenge, and inspire every day. On this #InternationalWomensDay, Cyprus 🇨🇾 reaffirms its strong commitment to gender equality, women’s empowerment, and a future where every woman and girl can thrive.

As current 🇨🇿Chair of the Eastern European Group, one of the @UN’s five regional groups, I had the honour of convening a meeting of our members with 🇨🇾Cyprus’s candidate for President of the 81st session of the 🇺🇳General Assembly, Amb. Andreas S. Kakouris. Many thanks to all members for joining us today. #Cyprus #UNGA81 #UnitedNations

#Cyprus 🇨🇾 proudly presents the candidaCY of Ambassador Andreas S. Kakouris for President of #UNGA81 🇺🇳. At this pivotal moment, the message is clear. The #UnitedNations is 🏠 Our Home. 🗺️ Our Future. 🤝 Our Responsibilty. #CyprusForPGA81

Productive meeting b/w PR @MichailmariaCY & @UN_Women Deputy Executive Director, Kirsi Madi. Discussions focused on advancing gender equality, enhancing cooperation & priorities ahead of #CSW70. Cyprus reaffirmed its strong support for UN Women’s vital mandate. @CommissionerGE

At the 11th Intern. Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly, 🇨🇾reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender parity in science, technology and innovation through inclusive policies, lifelong learning and measurable action. @WomenScienceDay #IDWGIS2026 #GenderEquality #STEM

🇨🇾 is proud to join today the🇺🇳honour roll of countries that have paid their dues for 2026. The UN cannot fulfill its mandates unless countries pay in full and on time. The 🇪🇺 will continue to support efforts for a stronger and more impactful 🇺🇳 @CY2026EU bit.ly/4rbjh1G

🇨🇾 is proud to have been elected Rapporteur of the Preparatory Committee for the Conference on the Prevention and Punishment of #CrimesAgainstHumanity. The PrepCom adopted its Report by consensus. 🇨🇾 will continue to work constructively & in good faith with all Bureau members.

Cyprus EU Presidency, was pleased to host an inaugural EU breakfast at @CyprusinUN, ahead of the 4th Session of the #INC on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation. 🇨🇾🇪🇺🇺🇳 @CY2026EU #CY2026EU #UNTax #UNTaxConvention

The Minister of Labour and Social Insurance @MMousiouttas addressed today the 64th Session of the @UN Commission for Social Development, delivering the EU statement, as the current EU Presidency @CY2026EU, as well as the national statement of #Cyprus @MinLabourCY @UNDESA #CSocD64

Cyprus welcomes the adoption of the 2815/2026 United Nations Security Council Resolution on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nation Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for another 12 months, until January 31 2027. tinyurl.com/yc8cps8j