Equality Makes Sense

Do you have an idea that can improve gender equality in Cyprus?

What changes can we make in our daily lives to address gender inequality?

We are looking for simple, yet impactful ideas that will benefit people across the whole island.

We experience gender inequality and discrimination in our homes and communities every day. Can you think of any examples? These may have to do with our personal and family life (e.g. house chores and child care), our professional life (e.g. pay gap) or political and civic life (e.g. lack of women in leadership and political representation).

How will it work?

• Click here to register on the platform. Then visit this page and write your idea in simple terms. Nothing technical, just your idea and how it will work.* As you develop your idea, consider whether it is simple, doable and relevant for many people in Cyprus. You can submit as many ideas as you like!**

• You can also ask your networks, family, and friends to help you socialize your idea by sharing it on social media. Even if you do not wish to submit an idea, you can simply “support” (like) your favourite idea(s) and share comments, upon registering on the platform until 29th April.

• The 10 most popular ideas that receive the highest ‘support’ on the Platform will be shared with respective stakeholders for their potential adoption / implementation. The sooner you submit your idea, the more time you will have to collect ‘support’ and more chances for your idea to reach the top 10!

Once the call for ideas is completed, the ideas submitted on the platform will be disseminated through social networks and traditional media. In addition, a public event will be organised in early May, where the ideas will be presented and discussed by stakeholders and gender experts.Pusula / Ππούσουλας team is committed to support actions towards achieving greater gender equality on the island. The type of support may vary from advocacy to raising public awareness, etc. depending on the outcomes of this public discussion.

Timeline:

• Call for Ideas: 31st March – 29th April 2022
• Public event & call-to-action: 10th May 2022

The campaign is financed by The Embassy of Sweden and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and implemented in partnership with Centre for Sustainable Peace and Democratic Development (SeeD).

* If you wish to submit your idea anonymously, please register using an alias. In doing so, please take note of the platform's Rules of Engagement. Users' content is closely monitored to ensure that everyone within this community feels welcome and respected.

** When filling in the idea submission form, please make sure that you chose the campaign ‘Equality Makes Sense’ from the Campaign dropdown menu.