Equal Pay Day in Cyprus
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Gender Pay Gap in Cyprus
The gender pay gap in Cyprus ranges at around 14 per cent (2015), hence, staying slightly below EU average. Data published by UN Women indicate that the pay gap in Cyprus is with 18 per cent slightly higher than stated by Eurostat. Still, the gender pay gap in Cyprus is constantly decreasing from 22 per cent in 2006.
Equal Pay Day in Cyprus
Equal Pay Day 2016
Under the theme ’16 % Pay Gap in Cyprus – Equal Pay for Men and Women’, BPW Cyprus held various events in all cities of Cyprus, namely Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos. Here, leaflets were distributed by our members and people informed about the pay gap in Cyprus at prime locations TV spot was created and aired at the main TV channel where the President of BPW Cyprus and other members were interviewed. Meetings with officials were held at the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Labour and the Cyprus Industrialists Federation alerting them on the pay gap
Equal Pay Day 2013
In 2013, the Equal Pay Day has been co-organised by the Department of Labour Relations, the Cyprus Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW), the Press and Information Office (PIO) of the Cyprus Republic, the representations of the European Commission and the European Parliament. It has been celebrated as a family event with music, dancing, gifts and the chance to contribute to an “equality wall” by writing what “equality means to you.” In addition, cookies and information material have been distributed.
Related Links
European Commission: Exchange of good practices on gender equality - comments paper Cyprus
European Commission: The gender pay gap in the European Union - Infographic
European Commission: The gender pay gap in Cyprus
