Cyprus’ commitment to combating violence against women and girls (VAWG), condemning all forms of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), both online and offline, during peacetime and in conflict was pointed out  by Permanent Represantative to the UN, Ambassador Maria Michail during the 79th United Nations General Assembly high level meeting for the commemorating of the 25th Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.