RESET-Research and Education in Social Empowerment and Transformation

Upcoming: EU Conference on Public Space Security and Protection 2026.

As threats affecting public spaces continue to evolve, strengthening prevention, preparedness, and response capacities across Europe becomes increasingly important.

The EU Conference on Public Space Security and Protection 2026 will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to security, crisis response, resilience, and cross-sector cooperation.

What to expect:
• Hybrid and CBRNE threats affecting public spaces
• Emergency response and cross-sector coordination
• Operational insights and case studies on emerging security threats
• European cooperation on prevention, protection, and response

The programme will feature expert panel discussions, operational perspectives, and a tabletop exercise focused on strengthening the protection of public spaces.

📍 Nicosia, Cyprus
📅 June 12, 2026
🔗Registrations: https://lnkd.in/gaxv_7tn

Participation is subject to prior registration and confirmation by the organisers.

The recent feature by Cyprus Mail expands on some of the questions at the heart of our latest documentary, MAMMA:
“What does it mean to be a mother in a society that celebrates motherhood but rarely supports it?”

It is time to open this conversation and for mothers to finally be seen, heard, and supported beyond symbolism and praise.

Thank you Christina Michailidis for this thoughtful piece.

Read the article here:
https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/05/11/how-to-be-a-mother-when-society-doesnt-help

Watch the documentary here: https://youtu.be/2wk9Idx8Kro?si=-MtP5R1htVsS1_kG

6 accessible activities to try this May, that don't involve scrolling.

We’ve teamed up with local groups to bring accessible activities designed with and for disabled people, open to everyone.
🚣 Adaptive kayaking
🏃 Running for all
🧗 Adaptive rock climbing
🏀 Basketball
..and more.

There’s something for every-body.
Check them out and find yours. Let’s go!

Participation is free. Register your interest here ➡️ https://forms.office.com/e/3FDBpyf02t

*For the retreat in June, DM us for more information

Does democracy still exist beyond the ballot?

Democracy is often described as “power to the people.” Lately, it looks far closer to power to the 1%.

Pluralism is eroding. Autocratic tendencies are being normalised. Rights are becoming conditional.

We are watching people in power, and their loyal enablers, fall in line while another piece of democratic substance is quietly dismantled. So the question is, does democracy still exist in substance, or only in name?

In our latest article, we share the thoughts that trouble us - on democracy, the rise of extremist ideologies, the manipulation of fear, and how fear rewrites reality.

Read the full article here 🔗

Does Democracy Still Exist Beyond the Ballot? by Stephanie Kalavazidou, Communication and Impact Manager at RESET There is a strange contradiction at the heart of contemporary democracy, especially in Europe and North America. Ask people whether they believe in democratic values, and most will say yes, without hesitation.

If you are shaping policies, managing risk, protecting communities, or developing security solutions, this conversation concerns you.

The EU Conference on Public Space Security and Protection 2026 brings together European expertise and national authorities in a focused dialogue on the future of public space security.

Organized by the partners of the UNICOPS - CBRNE Protection for Higher Education Institutions and Virtuous Projects, two EU initiatives funded under the Internal Security Fund, the conference reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen safety across Europe through the development of holistic frameworks for prevention, protection, and response in public spaces.

More than 60 partners across Europe - including security experts, policymakers, law enforcement agencies, researchers, religious representatives, and industry innovators - will gather in Cyprus to exchange operational insights and engage directly with national authorities and strategic stakeholders.

This conference offers a unique opportunity to connect European-level research and policy development with practical, on-the-ground security realities.

📝 Participation is by registration only, and attendance is subject to confirmation.

For more information and registration:
https://lnkd.in/dpCtF6dj

Disabled people don’t need to be included. They need access to the same spaces as everyone else - by design.

The ParticiYou Adaptive Rock-Climbing Experience by RESET-Research and Education in Social Empowerment and Transformation, Cool Crips and United Sports Cyprus showed what happens when accessibility isn’t an afterthought. That’s the kind of sport worth building, and scaling.

Hear from Panayiotis Loizou, our Project Manager and Proposal Writer, on what took place on the day. Read more in our latest article.

Cyprus Rock Climbing Festival 2025: H συμπεριληπτική προσαρμοσμένη αναρρίχηση του «ParticiYou» Cyprus Rock Climbing Festival 2025: H συμπεριληπτική προσαρμοσμένη αναρρίχηση του «ParticiYou» Όταν η προσβασιμότητα είναι αφετηρία, οι συζητήσεις γύρω από «προσαρμογές», «πρόσβαση» ή...

If you’re the kind of person who gets a spark from creating new concepts and turning complex challenges into something meaningful, keep reading.

We’re looking for someone to coordinate, implement, and deliver the full scope of activities across EU-funded projects in the fields of education, social policy, sustainability, gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.

If collaborating with partners across Europe, travelling for project work, building strong relationships, and contributing to real social impact sounds like your element, you’ll feel right at home at RESET.

What’s in for you:
✅ Flexible Work Environment: Work from home up to three days per week, plus fully remote working during July and August.
✅ Work–Life Balance: A results-driven culture that respects personal time, prioritises wellbeing, and offers Half-Day Fridays all year round.
✅ Competitive Compensation: A salary aligned with your experience and qualifications, with clear pathways for performance-based increases.
✅ Professional Growth: Continuous learning through training, mentoring, and opportunities to attend international conferences, workshops, and networking events.
✅ Additional Perks: 13th salary • Provident fund scheme • Fully paid maternity/paternity leave • 5 paid sick days • 3 paid mental health days • Project completion bonuses.

📨 Ready to apply?
Submit your CV + cover here: https://resetcy.com/vacancies/

Deadline 12/12/2025

RESET wrapped up a 3-day training for the urb.able project!

Partners from seven European countries came together in Limassol to learn, discuss and exchange ideas on how to make our cities more accessible for young people with disabilities.

Using participatory and co-creative methods, the project empowers youth, youth workers and policy makers with the tools, space and voice they need to reimagine urban life through inclusion and accessibility.

A huge thank you to all our amazing local collaborators for sharing their expertise and helping make this training a success.

AbleBook | MaasLab | Cyprus Energy Agency | Urban Gorillas | Sevina Floridou | Friends of the Earth Cyprus - Φίλοι της Γης Κύπρου

On a scale from 1–10, how would you rate your screen time habits?
If your score is under 5 - don’t worry, we got you!

We’re launching free sessions to reflect and explore how we can build healthier digital habits through interactive activities we’ve designed.

❗️Make sure you join our first session, because (as always) we want you to help shape what comes next. Together, we’ll brainstorm and co-create future sessions based on your needs.

With Egli Shiakalli from Conscious Communication Cyprus leading the way, expect:
😸engaging discussions
😺practical takeaways, and
😻 a welcoming community vibe.

📍 Nov 4 | 17:00–19:30 @ Tempelis (23A Andrea Drousioti, Limassol)
👉 Free to join: https://forms.gle/ccQSCA9zwzj6adtYA