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CyprusStronger tools to fight sexual abuse

10 Jan 2012

'Cyprus Mail' reports that Cyprus participates in the Council of Europe’s (CoE) campaign called “One in Five”, which aims to stop sexual violence against children. More
CyprusCurrent regulations for adoption are “inefficient”

25 Oct 2011

'Cyprus Mail' reports that the welfare department has over 250 cases of adoption pending since 2010, having only processed with 67 cases. More
CyprusGRETA publishes report on Cyprus

12 Sep 2011

The Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) has published today its first evaluation report, concerning Cyprus. More
CyprusParents clueless about online risks to children

9 May 2011

'Cyprus Mail' reports of the appointment of Greek Cypriot composer George Theophanous as new goodwill ambassador for the Council of Europe's "One in Five campaign" against child sex abuse. More
CyprusPolice investigating baby flesh trade

30 Mar 2011

'Cyprus Mail' reports that migrant women being taken up in flats, and their babies being given up for adoption. More

Other news in brief

Cyprus Urgent need to integrate migrants
Cyprus Child Commissioner seeks greater protection for young workers
Cyprus Children’s rights being violated authority figures
Cyprus MIGS Launches Campaign on Gender-based Violence
Cyprus “Eradicating trafficking in human beings is a pressing need”
Cyprus Country found guilty for failing to combat trafficking in human beings