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Inclusive Diplomacy: Women’s participation in the Cyprus Talks

Traditional peacemaking has rested on the premise that success is measured in effectiveness not inclusiveness. Yet, peace has often proved elusive.

21 Mar 2023

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE UN SPOKESPERSON IN CYPRUS, 15 MARCH 2023

Nicosia, 15 March, 2023 – Today, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, joined the Special Representative of the Secretary General and Deputy Special Adviser on Cyprus, Colin Stewart, to mark the International Women's Day 2023 by opening the UN p

15 Mar 2023

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE UN SPOKESPERSON IN CYPRUS, 23 FEBRUARY 2023

NICOSIA, 23 February 2023 – Today, H.E. Mr. Ersin Tatar and H.E. Mr.

23 Feb 2023

Panel discussion facilitated by UN in Cyprus to showcase power of sport to foster peace

On 29 September 2022, the 3rd Cyprus Forum, the largest policy-making forum on the divided island, featured a discussion on the underreported topic of Sport and Peacebuilding.

30 Jan 2023

The Technical Committee on Environment held its first plenary meeting of 2023

The Technical Committee on Environment held its first plenary meeting of 2023 and discussed ways to work together to initiate and promote cooperation on environmental issues across the island and to share ideas aiming at common environmental goals.

23 Jan 2023

SRSG/DSASG Stewart hosted Turkish Cypriot Special Representative Ergün Olgun and Greek Cypriot Negotiator Menelaos Menelaou at a meeting and dinner on 14 December at the Chief of Mission Official residence

SRSG/DSASG Colin Stewart hosted Turkish Cypriot Special Representative, Ergün Olgun, and Greek Cypriot Negotiator, Menelaos Menelaou, at a meeting and dinner to discuss ongoing matters and the work of the technical committees. SRSG/DSASG Stewart thanked Mr. Olgun and Mr.

15 Dec 2022

SRSG/DSASG Colin Stewart, welcomed the Greek Cypriot leader, H.E. Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, H.E. Mr. Ersin Tatar, to the end-of-year reception at Ledra Palace Hotel on the evening of 7 December, 2022

SRSG/DSASG Colin Stewart, welcomed the Turkish Cypriot leader, H.E. Mr. Ersin Tatar and the Greek Cypriot leader, H.E. Mr.

07 Dec 2022

UNDP signs agreement with ALIPH Foundation

UNDP signs agreement with ALIPH Foundation: a new initiative for cultural heritage restoration to contribute to intercultural dialogue and trust building between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots in Cyprus.

31 Oct 2022