human right

Gender equality is a priority for the European Union

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Gender equality is a priority for the European Union

The European Union prioritizes gender equality, with the principle of equal pay for men and women established in 1957. Despite progress, inequalities persist, such as the 13% gender pay gap in 2021. Women are underrepresented in decision-making roles, particularly in the European Parliament. Violence against women is a serious issue, with one in three women experiencing physical or sexual violence. The EU has taken steps to address gender disparities, including mandatory data disclosure to reveal pay gaps and rules against violence, such as cyber violence and female genital mutilation. The EU has ratified the Istanbul Convention to protect women from all forms of violence.

Over 5,000 work accidents, 30 deaths in three years

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Over 5,000 work accidents, 30 deaths in three years

Fact: Thirty people lost their lives on the job since 2021 and more than 4,000 were injured in the workplace in the same period.

‘600-800 die per year’ in Cyprus due to poor air quality

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‘600-800 die per year’ in Cyprus due to poor air quality

– Between 600 and 800 deaths in Cyprus per year are due to poor air quality.
– The United Nations General Assembly’s resolution regarding the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment was accepted by a House human rights committee in Cyprus.
– The resolution requires the full implementation of multilateral environmental agreements.
– The Republic of Cyprus must immediately proceed with the preparation of all management plans for Natura 2000 areas and adopt active measures to undo previous violations.
– The right to a healthy environment is considered a fundamental human right that has not yet been enshrined in international conventions or in the Republic of Cyprus’ constitution.
– A recent European Court of Human Rights ruling found against Switzerland for failing to deal with climate change and recognize its impacts on human rights.

Parliament to vote on environmental rights resolution

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Parliament to vote on environmental rights resolution

A Resolution plan for the adoption of Resolution A/RES/76/300 of the United Nations General Assembly regarding the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is being led by MP Alexandra Attalides in the upcoming Plenary Session of the Parliament. The resolution proposal was read out by Irene Charalambidou, the President of the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights. The resolution includes a provision that the Republic of Cyprus must promptly prepare management plans for Natura 2000 areas and take immediate actions to address violations. Charalampos Theopemptou mentioned that there are 600-800 premature deaths in Cyprus annually due to poor air quality. Alexandra Attalides highlighted that the right to a healthy environment is a fundamental human right that is not yet enshrined in international conventions or the Constitution of Cyprus, despite aspects of it being recognized by EU laws. The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled on a case against Switzerland for failing to address climate change and its impact on human rights.