EU Infopoint Newsletter March Issue 11

EU Infopoint March 2016 Newsletter Issue:11

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European Equal Pay Day - It's time to close the gap!

The European Commission marked the importance of equal work for equal pay with a Gender Pay Gap event on Thursday 3 March at Bedestan, Nicosia. The event generated discussion about equal pay for equal work and the strategies to reduce the gender pay gap. Following the opening speech by Michela Foresti, Head of the European Union Programme Support Office, the EU policy and examples from Europe were presented by Anne Lammila, Finland's Ambassador-at-large for Global Women's Issues and Gender Equality, and Ina Brouwer, Former Dutch MP, Director Emancipation at the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. Local issues were presented by Mine Atlı, Gender Expert and KAYAD Representative.

European Equal Pay Day is an awareness raising campaign by the European Commission on the gender pay gap. The Commission instituted the European Equal Pay Day on 5 March 2011 to be held each year to increase awareness of the fact that a wage gap between women and men still exists and that women have to work longer than men to earn the same. The event held in Nicosia was an opportunity to discuss practical solutions to the gender pay gap issue and how these can also be applied in the Turkish Cypriot community.

Check out what we did more last month!

Consumer Rights in the EU

The European Commission highlighted the importance of consumer rights with a panel on Tuesday, 22 March at the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, Nicosia. After the opening speeches by Kezban Akansoy and Fikret Toros, the EU Policy on consumer rights and best practices from the Member States, Existing Instruments for EU Harmonisation, EU Harmonisation on Consumer Rights in the Turkish Cypriot Community, and local implementations and issues were examined by the local and international experts. The Consumer Programme 2014-2020 with a budget of EUR 188,8 million will support EU consumer policy in the years to come. It aims to help the citizens fully enjoy their consumer rights and actively participate in the Single Market, thus supporting growth, innovation and meeting the objectives of Europe 2020.

Strength in Diversity!

European Action Week Against Racism was marked by the European Commission with an inter-cultural event on 31 March at Bedestan, Nicosia. After the opening speech by Mr.George Markopouliotis, Head of the European Commission Representation in Cyprus, local experts Metin Ersoy, Ceren Gunalp Asam, Mine Yücel and Mehveş Beyidoğlu talked about the importance of tackling racism and other forms of discrimination. The European Commission rejects and condemns all forms and manifestations of racism and xenophobia because they are incompatible with the values and principles upon which the EU is founded. The event in Nicosia aimed to bring together various ethnic groups to celebrate the cultural diversity within the Turkish Cypriot community. Thanks to Derince Village Youth Group, EMU Nigerian Student Society, Christ Embassy Choir and YDU Music Department students for their participation. Check out the photos below!

Check out the videos of some great performances!
Kel and David from EMU Nigerian Student Society
Christ Embassy Choir

Infotour at Lapta/Lapitos

An information session took place at Lapta/Lapitos on 8 March to promote EU opportunities and resources for rural areas. The presentations made by Selen Lermioğlu Yılmaz, Bilgehan Kayalar, Gülcan Kulle Yalınca and Özlem Oğuz were followed by a fruitful question and answer session mainly on the EU's support programme for small businesses and EU-funded professional development opportunities. The topics included support to civil society, SME's, project proposals and project management.

Check out the events hosted by the EU Infopoint in March!

4İşlem Pre-scool students were hosted at the EU Infopoint on 4 March and they got to know more about the EU with a fun and informative session.

The EU Grant Support Team organised the Rural Development Programme III Final Report workshop on 18 March at the EU Infopoint. For more information, please contact Civic Space via 0392 227 6505.

Events in April

Check out this month's events!

Solid Waste Management Panel
07 April 10:30 - 13:30 @ Merit Hotel, Nicosia

Solid Waste Management Panel
08 April 10:30 - 13:30 @ Bandabulya, İskele/Trikomo

European Youth Week Events
European Commission will mark the importance of European Youth Week during a series of events organized by the EU Infopoint on 25-29 April by highlighting and providing information on opportunities for young people.

May Themes:

Europe Day Events
Press Conference
09 May - Europe Day Event
14 May - Europe Day Fair

17 May - LGBTI Event

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The EU Infopoint aims to increase public knowledge, awareness and understanding of the European Union, its values, policies and programmes as well as the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community. The EU Infopoint is a project funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community with the aim to bring the Turkish Cypriot community closer to the EU.

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