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Christodoulides: Gender Equality is a Horizontal Priority

Published March 26, 2026, 20:13
Christodoulides: Gender Equality is a Horizontal Priority

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, emphasized that gender equality is a horizontal priority for his government, sending a political message of commitment. Speaking at a European conference in Nicosia, he stated that Cyprus is fully committed to the principles of gender equality and human rights. President Christodoulides highlighted that integrating the gender dimension into budgetary planning is a transformative approach to ensuring fair economic decisions. He referred to specific measures taken, such as the tax reform that offers equal tax relief to parents and the reduction of unemployment, including women's unemployment. Finally, he announced that they are preparing to implement the consideration of gender equality in the budget at all levels of governance.