Content_paragraphs:  Since the closure of the Conference on Cyprus in 2017, the mission has engaged 
  
  with over 50 civil society organizations or social movements, spanning a wide range 
  
  of thematic areas (gender equality, civic space, academia, think tanks, business and 
  
  entrepreneurship). While efforts were made to maintain regular contacts with as many 
  
  individuals and groups as possible, pandemic-related restrictions, including at the 
  
  crossings, limited outreach and engagement on the youth and peace and security 
  
  agenda during the reporting period.