Josie Christodoulou holds a BA in Psychology, Indianapolis University, USA and an MA in Gender Studies, Middlesex University, H.B. She is an expert on issues related to women's rights and the promotion of gender equality in migration and anti-trafficking.
From 2004-2018 she worked as Policy Coordinator at the Mediterranean Institute for Gender Studies (MIGS) where she played an active role in the development, monitoring and implementation of the Institute's policy and strategy. She participated in various boards such as the Cyprus Women's Lobby and contributed to the creation of the Brussels-based European Network of Migrant Women. She also participated in expert groups of the European Commission and the Council of Europe on issues related to the fight against human trafficking.
From 2019 until January 2022, she served as Advisor to the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, on gender mainstreaming in foreign policy. Ms Christodoulou developed and implemented the Framework for Action for Gender Mainstreaming in Foreign Policy.
She has contributed to the drafting of bills related to women's rights and the fight against trafficking in persons. She has also contributed to publications, including research reports and books, conducted seminars and trainings and participated in international and national conferences.
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