Equality Commissioner: Collective Action Against Gender-Based Violence

The Office of the Gender Equality Commissioner, Josie Christodoulou, issued a statement regarding the recent femicide in Nicosia, emphasizing the need for collective action against gender-based violence.

The statement highlights that addressing violence against women requires continuous information, vigilance, early intervention, and systematic efforts to prevent and eliminate the phenomenon. Ms. Christodoulou stresses that gender-based violence remains a harsh reality that requires constant vigilance.

Furthermore, the importance of combating gender stereotypes and deconstructing power relations that perpetuate violence is emphasized. The Office of the Gender Equality Commissioner states that it remains committed to building a society of equality, without violence and discrimination, continuing to work to raise public awareness, empower women, and cultivate a culture of gender equality.

The announcement concludes that gender-based violence is not a private matter but a phenomenon that concerns everyone.