A global dialogue hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) emphasized the role of gender-informed strategies and gender diversity within international institutions to drive better and more equitable foreign policy and outcomes. GU-Q’s “Gender in Foreign Policy”...
Social Justice & Equality
Gender in Foreign Policy: Why it Matters
A global dialogue hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) emphasized the role of gender-informed strategies and gender diversity within international institutions to drive better and more equitable foreign policy and outcomes. GU-Q’s “Gender in Foreign Policy”...
Austerity and its impact on women: the case study of Greece
Two prominent scholars – Dr. Maria Startigaki and Dr. Maria Kalimessini both from Panteion University Athens - will address the impact of the austerity measures implemented in Europe on gender equality. They will advocate that the measures taken risk losing past...
Austerity and the impact on women: the case study of Greece – a Seminar on the 19th of June in St.Antony’s
The forgotten impact of austerity
We should not just fight for increased numbers of women in posts but for more women where the real power exists
Inequality, women’s rights and inclusive growth A few days ago I attended a lecture given by the executive Director of Oxfam International Mrs. Winnie Byanyima who gave the Audrey Richards Commemorative Lecture at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. I decided to...
Austerity and the impact on women: the case study of Greece – a Seminar on the 19th of June in St.Antony’s
On the 19th of June I have the pleasure of convening and chairing a seminar on austerity and the gender implications on women. This seminar will look particularly on the impact on women in Greece. Two very prominent experts on this will be presenting their views - Dr...
Cyprus continues to have a very low representation of women in top jobs.
What is causing such a low representation of women in political and managerial posts in Cyprus? Cypriot Women are among the most educated in Europe but they have a very low representation in political and managerial posts. The poll below aims to find out if people...
Internet child grooming – worrying data on Cyprus
We have a tendency to block out information that makes us feel uncomfortable and helpless. We tend to consider that despicable events do not happen in our countries and cities, in our neighbourhood, in our street. It is so much easier to consider horrific events as...