Statement by the Commissioner for Gender Equality of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Josie Christodoulou, following the approval by the Council of Ministers of the bill titled “The Gender Mainstreaming Law of 2025”

Today’s approval by the Council of Ministers of the bill titled “The Gender Mainstreaming Law of 2025” constitutes another important step towards substantive equality between women and men.

The bill seeks to include the obligation to mainstream gender in the preparation of legislative initiatives and the state budget, in the public procurement process and in the implementation of actions included in the National Strategy for Gender Equality.

In particular, the bill provides that when planning policies and actions, every Ministry, Deputy Ministry, service and authority, as well as the wider public sector should assess and take into account the different needs and realities of men and women.

Such a legislative regulation ensures that public policies will now respond more comprehensively and effectively to the needs and demands of society, while accelerating progress towards substantive gender equality.

I would like to thank the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Mr Marios Hartsiotis, and the equality officer of the Ministry for the excellent cooperation between us. Warm thanks also to the Law Commissioner, Ms Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou, for the cooperation in the preparation of the bill.

(AA/NZ/AS)

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