Impact of 1974 Turkish Invasion on Cypriot Women and Girls

by name voted on 08.07.2026

Summary

This resolution addresses the long-term impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on women and girls in Cyprus, focusing on gender-based violence and displacement. It calls for justice, reparations, and the recognition of survivors' experiences.

10 08.07.2026

Resolution

woman

human rights

social policy

equal treatment

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament strongly condemns the Turkish military invasion and the ongoing illegal occupation of Cyprus.
The resolution recognizes the systematic and large-scale gender-based violence, including sexual violence used as a weapon of war.
It demands that Türkiye provides full reparations, including restitution and rehabilitation, to the victims.
There is an urgent call to resume UN-led negotiations for a fair and democratic reunification of Cyprus.

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PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

ESN

NI

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the impact of the Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality

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