Deputy
DISY - Democratic Rally Party
House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus
CY - 1402 - Nicosia
Cyprus
Working language: English
06/12/2017 - President President, ending visit, calls for greater European solidarity towards Greece 01/12/2017 - President PACE President makes official visit to Greece 24/11/2017 - President Stella Kyriakides: 'Co-operation and dialogue are needed to overcome the problems we are facing' 24/11/2017 - President Attack in Egypt: 'We must stand firm against the threat of terrorism' 22/11/2017 - President Sexual violence and harassment of women: wave of testimonies only tip of the iceberg
27/06/2019 | 10:52:59 Thank you. Thank you, Mr President, dear colleagues Ending violence against children is a priority in the UN Sustainable Goals and has been a priority in the different bodies of this organisation. The Parliamentary Assembly has organised campaigns, voted numerous resolutions and recommendations which to a greater or lesser degree have changed the lives of children and protected them from different types of violence. This is why these reports are so very important and I would like to... 26/06/2019 | 10:44:38 Thank you. Thank you Madam President. Dear colleagues I would like to start by thanking the rapporteur for an excellent report. A report that touches on a difficult subject and that has been the centre of a long discussion especially concerning the additional protocol to the Convention of Human Rights and Biomedicine, concerning the protection of human rights and the dignity of persons with mental disorder with respect to involuntary treatment and involuntary placement. Dear colleagues... 25/06/2019 | 16:17:39 Thank you Madam President. Dear colleagues, firstly I would like to congratulate both Rapporteurs in the wonderful work they have done in these two reports. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank the President of our Assembly, Liliane MAURY PASQUIER, for embracing the campaign Not in my Parliament and for always using her voice to promote, on every occasion, the need to stop violence against women. As a member of this Assembly I must admit I feel proud because of the commitment... 10/04/2019 | 10:26:13 Politicians undeniably have a vital role to play in combating hate speech and intolerance. We also have a moral role, as our status and visibility allow us to reach a wider audience, and we can influence public discourse through our actions and interventions. In recent years, we have witnessed in Europe a rise in hate speech, xenophobia, homophobia, nationalism, and discrimination against minorities, refugees, migrants, and women. Hate speech dehumanises individuals or groups. It sees them... 09/04/2019 | 18:12:39 I congratulate the rapporteur, Ms Thorhildur Sunna ÆVARSDÓTTIR, on her important report. The European People’s Party must strongly condemn all forms of gender-based violence in all aspects of life, the world of politics being no exception. The report will help to raise awareness of the fact that many incidents of sexism and harassment affect women in politics, and to turn greater awareness into tangible change. If we do not clearly and decisively address this phenomenon, we will keep sweeping...
24/10/2016 | Doc. 14194 | Report Ensuring access to health care for all children in Europe 04/07/2014 | Doc. 13572 | Report Towards optimum breast cancer services across Europe
04/07/2019 | Doc. 14946 | Motion for a resolution Best interests of the child and policies to ensure a work-life balance 04/07/2019 | Doc. 14947 | Motion for a resolution Inaction on climate change – a violation of children's rights 04/07/2019 | Doc. 14948 | Motion for a recommendation Artificial intelligence in health care: medical, legal and ethical challenges ahead 26/06/2019 | Doc. 14923 | Written declaration NGO members working on search and rescue operations at sea accused of helping refugees 12/04/2019 | Doc. 14879 | Motion for a resolution Alleged violations of LGBTI+ rights in the Caucasus region
27/06/2019 | Doc. 14894, vote on the draft text for resolution Ending violence against children: a Council of Europe contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals 27/06/2019 | Doc. 14894, vote on the draft text for recommendation Ending violence against children: a Council of Europe contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals 27/06/2019 | Doc. 14905, vote on the draft text for resolution Stop violence against, and exploitation of, migrant children 27/06/2019 | Doc. 14905, vote on the draft text for recommendation Stop violence against, and exploitation of, migrant children 27/06/2019 | Doc. 14904, vote on the draft text for resolution Post-monitoring dialogue with Bulgaria