As part of its initiatives to achieve gender equality, Frederick University collaborated with the Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality, the Cyprus Journalists’ Association, the Authority for Radio Broadcasting and Digital Services, and the Press Ethics Committee to establish the Gender Equality Journalism Awards. 

The aim of the awards is to serve as an incentive for the practice of journalism with sensitivity and responsibility, so that it can act as a catalyst for social change.

“This is a matter that concerns all of us—women and men as allies on this journey. Equal representation in the media, in decision-making centers, in politics, science, and entrepreneurship is an indication of progress,” stated the Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms. Josie Christodoulou, in her speech during the awards ceremony.

The ceremony took place on Tuesday, 11 November, at the Presidential Palace, in the presence of the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Marios Hartsiotis.

The event was attended by the President of the Council of Frederick University, Ms. Natassa Frederickou, the Head of the President’s Office, Ms. Tonia Stavrinou, and Dr. Evie Lambrou, Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts and Communication at Frederick University and a member of the Awards Jury.

The Awards

- 1st Prize was awarded to Andria Kadis for her article published on 8 July 2024 in the newspaper Politis, titled “Sterilizations of Women in Cyprus: We Remain in the Middle Ages.” (in gr)
- 2nd Prize was awarded to Johanna Pauls for her article published on 22 June 2025 in the newspaper Cyprus Mail, titled “Where are Cyprus’ female farmers?”
- 3rd Prize was awarded to Ioanna Christodoulou and Marios Orthodoxou for their feature published on 30 September 2025 on ANT1 Live, titled “Gender Equality in Cyprus – Stereotypes and Institutions on a Path of Change.” (in gr) It is worth noting that Ioanna Christodoulou is a graduate of Frederick University and a lecturer in the Journalism and Media Communication Program.
- The Award for Overall Contribution to Gender Equality was presented to Marios Demetriou, journalist at Phileleftheros.
- An Honorary Award was presented to Maroula Violaris-Iakovidou, the first female professional journalist in Cyprus.