LGBTI equality and human rights in Europe and Central Asia

sexual health

Is Cyprus PrEPy? An opportunity that was created by Creating Opportunities Programme

Monica Panayi, Vice-President of Accept Cyprus


Being an activist in a small country like Cyprus can be a herculean task for both ACCEPT LGBT Cyprus (ACCEPT) and the AIDS Solidarity Movement (ASM). A lot of times, the limited access to funding and resources makes our job extremely difficult. Therefore, creating something for the better good is an important achievement.

The Privilege of Pleasure

By Hida Viloria, author and activist

Today is Valentine’s Day, devoted to the celebration of romance and sexual pleasure, but the first thing that comes to mind when I think about it in an intersex context is how much our ability to experience these things has been compromised by prejudiced practices. It helps to realise that we are not alone: humans in power have attempted to limit others’ pleasure for centuries.