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Annetta Dimitriou: Only 8 Women in Parliament - More Participation Needed

Published March 9, 2026, 12:18
Annetta Dimitriou: Only 8 Women in Parliament - More Participation Needed

The President of the House of Representatives, Annetta Dimitriou, emphasized the need for greater participation of women in the political life of Cyprus, on the occasion of International Women's Day. She noted that the representation of women in Parliament is very low, with only 8 female MPs out of a total of 56, while their participation at ministerial and diplomatic levels is also limited. Ms. Dimitriou stated that it is the duty of women to raise awareness about the full implementation of democracy in view of the parliamentary elections, while expressing her regret for the lack of reference to this issue in Sunday's press. The discussion took place at a breakfast with female Ambassadors and heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Cyprus, where the importance of discussing women's rights was emphasized.