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🔔 🇺🇳| During the #3C Interactive Dialogue with the 🇺🇳 SR on cultural rights @AXanthaki, #Cyprus expressed support for her mandate, reaffirming that cultural rights are 🇨🇾 priority at national & international level, emphasizing that cultural rights must be enjoyed by all, including by persons with disabilities that must participate fully and equally in all aspects of cultural life.
Cyprus Mission to the United Nations retweeted
"We must ensure that #Culture remains high on the global #Development Agenda."
Today, on behalf of the #Group of #Friends of Culture 🇮🇹 delivered the joint statement on the occasion of Presentation of the Report of the Special Rapporteur Alexandra Xanthaki in the field of cultural rights.
Full statement 👉tinyurl.com/3tykmyce
#UNESCO #OHCHR #GoFCulture
During 🇺🇳 #UNGA 3C Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity, Cyprus 🇨🇾 reaffirmed its commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons. Cyprus highlighted the measures taken to advance these efforts, including the development of its first National Strategy and the strengthening of the legal framework.
During 🇺🇳 #UNGA 3C Interactive Dialogue with High Commissioner for Human Rights @volker_turk, Cyprus 🇨🇾 reiterated its strong support for the mandate and work of his Office. 🇨🇾 highlighted the ongoing human rights violations in Cyprus stemming from the Turkish military invasion and occupation, while reaffirming its strong commitment to multilateralism and to the responsibility of all States to respect, protect and promote human rights.
Cyprus 🇨🇾 extends its sincere congratulations to 🇳🇬🇿🇲🇬🇭🇧🇮🇯🇵🇯🇴🇰🇼🇳🇵🇧🇷🇩🇴🇺🇾🇩🇪🇮🇪🇲🇩🇺🇦 on their election to the 🇺🇳 Human Rights Council! We wish them every success in fulfilling their important mandate to promote and protect human rights for all.
At the @UN 6C, #Cyprus reaffirmed its support for a legally binding convention on crimes against humanity, stressing prevention, accountability & victims’ rights. Perpetrators must find no safe haven. 🇨🇾🇺🇳
#UNGA81 #CrimesAgainstHumanity @CyprusMFA
At 🇺🇳 #UNGA 3C Interactive Dialogue on the rights of the #child, #Cyprus 🇨🇾 reaffirmed its strong commitment to promoting and protecting children’s rights, underscoring that the best interests of the child remain central to its policies. Key priorities include reducing child poverty, ensuring equal opportunities, and promoting children’s meaningful participation in decisions affecting their lives.
Η Μόνιμη Αντιπροσωπεία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας στα Ηνωμένα Έθνη, δέχεται αιτήσεις για πλήρωση μίας (1) προσωρινής θέσης Γραφέα/Δακτυλογράφου με τους όρους επιτόπιου προσωπικού (Νοέμβριος 2026 – Απρίλιος 2027).
The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations, is accepting applications for the temporary position of one (1) Clerk/Typist under locally employed staff terms and conditions (November 2026 – April 2027).
ℹ️ cyprusun.org/?p=9701
At the @UN 6C, #Cyprus stressed that IL & the UN Charter must remain our compass. They cannot be applied selectively. It further emphasized that 52 years of Turkish occupation of 🇨🇾 do not erase the fundamental obligation to uphold sovereignty & territorial integrity. 🇺🇳🇨🇾
#UNGA81 #RuleOfLaw @CyprusMFA
At 🇺🇳 #UNGA 3C Interactive Dialogue on the advancement of women, Cyprus 🇨🇾 reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality, eliminating all forms of discrimination and promoting, protecting and fulfilling the rights of women and girls, including their full, equal and meaningful participation in all spheres of life.
Cyprus also highlighted its pioneering 2022 legislation criminalising femicide as a distinct offence, as well as its efforts to address emerging forms of technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
@MinJusticeCY @CommissionerGE @JosieChristodou
During the 3C interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Cyprus 🇨🇾 reaffirmed its commitment to promoting and protecting the rights, dignity and well-being of older persons, highlighting efforts to reform home-based care, promote independent living, and address loneliness and social exclusion.
@WelfareGovCY
During the GD of the @UN 6C, #Cyprus reaffirmed its zero tolerance for terrorism and called for stronger international cooperation, grounded in the UN Charter and international law, to combat terrorist financing and bring perpetrators to justice.
#UNGA81 #CounterTerrorism @CyprusMFA
Cyprus Mission to the United Nations retweeted
Today, we remember the unimaginable tragedy that unfolded three years ago, following the barbaric terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023.
Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the hundreds of innocent victims, and everyone traumatized by this heinous attack.
Cyprus is steadfast in condemning all acts of terrorism and rejects any form of antisemitism.
We join calls in urging for the disarmament of Hamas and the full implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under UNSCR 2803, with the vision of paving the way to a two-state solution, with the aim of sustainable peace and security.
🔔🇺🇳 #UNGA81 - 2C | With 2030 fast approaching, Cyprus 🇨🇾 reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating #SDGs implementation through stronger multilateral cooperation, sustainable financing and partnerships that deliver measurable results.
With the Mediterranean on the front line of #climatechange, the time for implementation is now. 🎯
🔔🇺🇳 #UNGA81: During the general debate of 3C, #Cyprus highlighted the continued violations of human rights & fundamental freedoms of Cypriots resulting from the illegal Turkish invasion and continued occupation.
Cyprus also reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the promotion & protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all, including the advancement of rights of women & girls, youth, older persons, children, persons with disabilities & LGBTI+ persons, as well as the protection of cultural heritage, all priorities of its #HRC membership.
Cyprus Mission to the United Nations retweeted
Today, the Republic of Cyprus marks 66 years of Independence.
@CyprusMFA and our Diplomatic Missions around the world remain steadfast in our effort to strengthen Cyprus’ international presence and advance our priorities for freedom, peace and security in Cyprus, our region and beyond.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our friends and partners around the world for their messages of congratulations.
🇨🇾🇺🇳 66 years ago today, the Republic of Cyprus took its place among the community of nations, joining the United Nations following the adoption of General Assembly resolution 1489 (XV).
As the Cypriot delegation entered the General Assembly Hall for the first time, a new chapter began: Cyprus assumed its place as a sovereign Member State and embraced the multilateral system at the heart of the United Nations.
Six decades on, Cyprus continues to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, international law and multilateralism, and remains committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes.
🇨🇾 A proud member of the United Nations community. A steadfast partner for peace. @UN
#Cyprus 🇨🇾, as co-chair of the UN Group of Friends of Culture, along with 🇪🇬, 🇲🇽, 🇮🇹, 🇦🇪, organized a PR-level meeting of the GoF focusing on Culture and AI.
Cyprus reaffirmed the importance of the GoF as a platform for stronger cooperation and a collective voice for culture at the UN.
🤖🎨 In relation to Culture and AI, Cyprus stressed that as AI transforms how culture is created, technological progress must remain human-centred, promote cultural and linguistic diversity, and support human creativity.
🔔🇺🇳 During #UNGA80 debate on @UNYouthAffairs, #Cyprus highlighted the need to ensure that #youth perspectives are meaningfully reflected in decisions affecting their lives and futures.
👉Meaningful #YouthParticipation is well reflected in 🇨🇾 national policies and initiatives, aiming to strengthen active participation, empowerment and well-being of young persons.
Read the full statement here: bit.ly/CyprusStatementOnUNYo…
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