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Cyprus And Egypt Join Forces To Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 18, 2025

Cyprus and Egypt are strengthening their collaboration to advance women’s economic empowerment, particularly in the tourism sector, and to support women’s rights initiatives. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Cooperation, reflects a shared commitment to promoting gender equality and increasing women’s participation in decision-making roles.

Strategic Cooperation For Gender Equality

On February 17, Cyprus’ Commissioner for Gender Equality, Josie Christodoulou, met with Amal Ammar, President of Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW), in Cairo to discuss the implementation of the agreement, which was originally signed on January 8, 2025, during the Cyprus-Egypt Intergovernmental Summit. The discussions focused on practical strategies to empower women in tourism and reinforce support systems, including the Women’s Complaints Bureau.

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Christodoulou provided an update on Cyprus’ National Strategy for Gender Equality, detailing government-led initiatives to ensure equal opportunities for women and men. Meanwhile, Ammar highlighted Egypt’s efforts to increase female representation in leadership positions, enhance economic opportunities, and combat gender-based violence.

A Roadmap For Action

Beyond policy discussions, both leaders explored tangible ways to implement the memorandum, ensuring that gender equality initiatives translate into real economic and social impact. The collaboration between Egypt’s NCW and Cyprus’ Gender Equality Commissioner’s Office is set to drive concrete programs aimed at advancing women’s roles in the workforce, fostering entrepreneurship, and providing legal and institutional support for women facing challenges.

This cross-border initiative marks a significant step toward greater female participation in key industries and reinforces both nations’ dedication to building inclusive economies where women have equal opportunities to thrive.

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Cyprus Unemployment At 4.2% In February 2026, Eurostat Data Show

Eurostat data show that Cyprus recorded a lower unemployment rate in February 2026, while rates in the euro area increased every month.

Strong Performance In Cyprus

Cyprus reported an unemployment rate of 4.20% in February 2026, down from 4.50% in February 2025. The number of unemployed declined from about 23,000 to 22,000 individuals over the same period.

Euro Area Trends And Broader EU Dynamics

Across the euro area, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.20% in February 2026 from 6.10% in January. On an annual basis, the rate declined from 6.30% in February 2025. Across the European Union, unemployment stood at 5.90% in February 2026, compared to 6.00% a year earlier.

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Youth And Gender Disparities

Youth unemployment in the EU reached 15.30%, with 2,957,000 individuals under 25 recorded as unemployed. Female unemployment in the EU increased to 6.10% in February from 6.00% in January, while the male rate remained at 5.70%. Similar trends were observed in the euro area.

Conclusion: A Mixed Economic Landscape

Monthly data show an increase in the number of unemployed by 137,000 in the EU and 93,000 in the euro area. Annual figures indicate a decline in unemployment rates, while Cyprus maintains a lower level compared to EU and euro area averages.