Five African NGOs will now have the funding they need to support artisans and uplift communities thanks to groundbreaking joint project from UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation.

Christodoulou said, “I thank the minister of justice and public order, the national coordinating body for the prevention and combating of violence against women, the advertising agency contact and the team of our office for the excellent and productive cooperation. Special thanks to the women's organisations and non-profit organizations (NGOs) that deal with the issue for their long-term cooperation and contribution. Our goal is to prevent and combat sexism and online sexism, especially among our young men and women, but also in the wider society.

In 2024, the expected average duration of working life for 15-year-olds and over in the EU was 37.2 years. However, the expected average duration of working life varied broadly among EU countries.  

Thailand experienced a notable surge in interest from long-haul geos in 2024, as evidenced by recent data from Airbnb. With increased air connectivity, this upswing suggests a growing appetite among international travellers—particularly from regions such as Europe, US, and Australia—to explore the Kingdom's diverse offerings, from tropical islands and cultural heritage sites to wellness retreats and culinary experiences.

Cyprus supports and endorses the Roadmap for Women’s Rights, announced by the European Commission on this year’s International Women’s Day.

In 2024, employment inequalities linked to disability, gender and origin were recorded in the EU. The gender employment gap in the EU was 10.0 percentage points (pp), with an employment rate   of 80.8% for men and 70.8 percent for women. The gap was 0.2 pp lower than in 2023 and 1.1 pp lower compared with 2014.