
CyprusEU Parliament Calls for Memorial to 1974 Cyprus Rape Victims
The European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality has approved an amendment to fund a monument commemorating victims of sexual violence during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
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EU Parliament Backs Memorial for 1974 Sexual Violence Victims
First report 2h agoLast update 1h agoA former POW's posthumous revelation of rape by Turkish soldiers in 1974 highlights the historical context and ongoing impact of the conflict.
The approval of the amendment by the FEMM committee is seen as an important development for Cyprus, acknowledging the victims of sexual violence.
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