EU Anti-Trafficking Day Marked in Nicosia, Cyprus
On October 18, Europe observes EU Anti-Trafficking Day to honor those who have been victims of this horrible crime and to increase awareness of and progress in the fight against …
Caritas Cyprus Joins UNHCR and Local Organizations in Statement on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
UNHCR and several local organizations—including Caritas Cyprus—used the occasion of this year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to highlight the structural and social inequalities faced by millions of …
October 17—International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Each year on October 17th—the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty—people around the world reaffirm the collective commitment to end poverty. The theme for this year’s Day is “Decent …
Local Organizations Condemn Violence and Anti-Refugee Rhetoric
Caritas Cyprus joined over a dozen other local organizations in publicly expressing grave concern over recent incidents of violence in the village of Chloraka in Paphos district. The statement was …
ICAEW Visits Caritas Cyprus to Share “All Too Familiar” Film and Discuss Combatting Human Trafficking with Training for Finance Professionals.
While different in perspective and mission, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) and Caritas Cyprus are united in their commitment to fight human trafficking and remedy …
COALESCE Project External Evaluation Published
On the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2023, the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS) shared the results of the external evaluation by Gunilla Ekberg, Human Rights …
#EndHumanTrafficking—Leave No One Behind
July 30 is World Day against Trafficking in Persons—first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of …
Cyprus’ Integration Landscape Included in “Settling In” Report by OECD and European Commission
Overcoming the challenges that exist to integrating migrants requires an evidence-based debate. Recognizing this, the OECD, jointly with the European Commission, has released a report on the “Indicators of Immigrant …
Order of Malta and Caritas Cyprus Work Together Promoting Health and Wellbeing
It was a pleasure to be invited to celebrate the national day of the Sovereign Military Order of the Knights of Malta in Nicosia on June 23, 2023. Across the …
Caritas Statement for World Refugee Day 2023
On this World Refugee Day, Caritas Europa calls for a Europe that ensures access to protection in its territory through an improved asylum system which puts people’s rights at the centre. This starts with ensuring safe and regular pathways to protection, dignified reception conditions and integration in the host society.