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Femme Fest returns for third year

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Femme Fest returns for third year

The 3rd Festival for the Promotion of Gender Equality, Femme Fest Cyprus, will take place on 18 and 19 May at the Nicosia Municipal Garden. The festival aims to raise awareness on gender equality, promote discussion of gender issues, and give a platform to women from different sectors to share their stories. The event will include discussions on various topics such as women’s reproductive rights, gender-based violence, and workshops on gender stereotypes. Over 50 organizations will participate, and there will be cultural performances, workshops for children, and food and drinks available. Admission and participation in all activities are free of charge.

Former Kazakh minister gets 24 years in prison for murdering his wife

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Former Kazakh minister gets 24 years in prison for murdering his wife

A former economy minister of Kazakhstan, Kuandyk Bishimbayev, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for murdering his wife, Saltanat Nukenova. Bishimbayev was seen on shocking footage kicking and punching his wife, who was later found dead. Despite pleading not guilty, Bishimbayev’s trial has been widely watched as a test of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s promise for a fairer society.

Family marks 18th birthday of Turkish Cypriot femicide victim

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Family marks 18th birthday of Turkish Cypriot femicide victim

Fact: Zehie Helin Reessur’s family marked what would have been her 18th birthday on Monday.

A festival all about women

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A festival all about women

Gender equality will take 300 years to achieve worldwide according to the UN’s women’s organization. The 3rd Femme Fest Cyprus will be held on May 18 and 19 in Nicosia, aiming to address gender issues and provide a platform for women from all walks of life. The festival will include discussions, workshops, events, and kiosks on women’s issues, with a focus on women’s reproductive rights, gender violence, gender stereotypes, and femicide. The event will also feature activities such as Women Who Inspire Us and thematic centers highlighting the history of women’s rights.

Cyprus sees 19 femicides in four years

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Cyprus sees 19 femicides in four years

Fact: There were a total of 19 femicides in Cyprus between 2019 and 2023.

Until the next clouding

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Until the next clouding

Thirteen months ago, Greece realized that moving within a stable orbit is not as safe as thought, revealing the state mechanism is not trustworthy. Last Tuesday, the Greek police failed to protect a vulnerable citizen in a police station. The incident highlights the systemic issue that victims of abuse are left to fend for themselves. Cyprus introduced the crime of femicide in 2022, aiming to combat gender-based violence. Despite efforts, Greece continues to cover up and encourage gender crimes, leading to future incidents. The 28-year-old woman from Agioi Anargyroi did everything right to protect herself, yet still lost her life. Punishing a few policemen is not enough to solve the deeply rooted issue of gender-based violence.