| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Vouli Antiprosopon
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| Date of creation |
9 June 2011. |
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| Mandate |
After the election in 2011, the Committee on Equal Opportunities between Men and Women merged with the Committee on Human Rights |
| Membership |
The Committee consists of nine members, nominated by the Committee of Selection, paying due consideration to the balance existing between political party groups in the legislature. They are to sit on the Committee for the whole five-year term of the House. Composition by sex: 4 men (44.4%); 5 women (55.6%). |
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| Subjects dealt with |
Action plan for equality 2014-2017; Promoting womens participation in political life and in decision making process; Legislation on gender equality. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
House Standing Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women
House of Representatives
1402 Nicosia
Cyprus |
| Phone |
+357-22 668 219 |
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| E-mail |
parliamentary-committees@parliament.cy |
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. Sophoclis Fittis |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+357 22 407226 |
| Fax |
+357 22 350695 |
| E-mail |
sfittis@parliament.cy |
| Website |
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| Name |
Ms. Athina Kyriakidou |
| Notes |
Deputy Chairwoman |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+357 22 407225 |
| Fax |
+357 25 871 731 |
| E-mail |
akyriakidou@parliament.cy |
| Website |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Ms. Effie Stavrou |
| Notes |
Senior Secretary to Parliamentary Committees |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+357 22 407 271 |
| Fax |
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| E-mail |
parliamentary-committees@parliament.cy |
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