Cyprus approves law enabling women to volunteer for military service

Cyprus approves law enabling women to volunteer for military service

Cyprus’ parliament has approved legislation allowing women to volunteer for military service in a move officials says eliminates any gender bias over who can serve in the ethnically divided island’s National Guard. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides hailed Thursday's vote as…

Cyprus's parliament has approved a law allowing women to volunteer for military service, which officials say eliminates any gender bias about who can serve in the National Guard.

Cyprus Parliament Approves Voluntary Military Service for Women – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Cypriot Parliament has passed legislation allowing women to enlist in the armed forces on a voluntary basis, with 32 lawmakers voting in favor and 15 abstaining. President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed the decision, calling it a significant step toward promoting gender equality and strengthening the country’s defense capabilities. Speaking to local media, he emphasized the importance of the move in fostering the principl…