Minister of Labour, Welfare and Social Security Ms Zeta Aimylianidou attended the EU Employment and Social Policy Council, which took place in Brussels on 14 March 2022.
The Council discussed the situation in Ukraine. The minister unreservedly condemned the invasion and expressed Cyprus' support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people. She said that Cyprus, itself a victim of invasion and continued occupation of its territory by Turkey, fully understands the plight of Ukraine and its people and the need for international support and solidarity. The Minister also referred, inter alia, to the humanitarian aid that Cyprus has sent to Ukraine, the measures it has taken to facilitate refugees and their access to basic services and the labour market.
Another issue that addressed the Council's work was the adoption of a General Approach to the Directive on improving gender balance in non-executive directorships of listed companies, where Ms Aimylianidou expressed Cyprus' support for the proposed Directive.
During the policy debate on anti-discrimination in the labour market, the Minister referred to the importance of the Proposed Directives on pay transparency and gender balance in non-executive directorships of listed companies as important steps in the fight against discrimination.
In her intervention during the policy debate on the participation of older people in the labour market, Ms Aimylianidou referred to targeted projects implemented by Cyprus to improve the digital skills of persons over 55, the planned introduction of Individual Learning Accounts, which will target, among others, persons over 55, as well as the relevant policy developed on safety and health in the workplace.
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