The European Parliament passed a resolution recognizing Cypriot women as victims of crimes, including sexual violence, committed during the 1974 Turkish invasion, and called for accountability.

The Turkish Cypriot 'foreign ministry' has condemned a European Parliament resolution on sexual violence suffered by Cypriot women during Turkey's 1974 invasion, calling it a manifestation of the parliament's biased stance.

A new report sheds light on rapes committed by Turkish forces during the 1974 invasion of Cyprus, an issue that remained hidden for decades due to social stigma.

An article highlights that women in Cyprus continue to bear a significant "invisible load" of unpaid work, leading to exhaustion that is described as political, structural, and by design, with their contributions often uncounted.

The European Parliament has, for the first time, recognized women and girls of Cyprus as victims of crimes committed during the 1974 Turkish invasion, addressing an issue that has remained unacknowledged for over fifty years.

Turkey has rejected a non-binding European Parliament resolution concerning alleged crimes against Cypriot women and girls during the 1974 Turkish military intervention, calling the measure "null and void."

At the Women Who Built Europe Summit in Brussels, Cyprus emphasized the need for stronger female participation in research and innovation programs, showcasing 35 Cypriot women as examples in government, business, and technology.