European Parliament Recognises Cypriot Women as Victims of Sexual Violence During 1974 Invasion
The European Parliament has formally acknowledged the women of Cyprus as victims of crimes committed during the 1974 Turkish invasion, specifically highlighting sexual violence. A resolution passed on July 8, 2026, demands accountability and justice for survivors of rape and other abuses perpetrated by Turkish soldiers and collaborators, as emphasized by MEP Costas Mavrides.
Mavrides described the rape of women and men as an organised campaign targeting Greek Cypriot civilians, with victims ranging from young girls to elderly women. Many assaults were brutally violent, occurring even in sacred spaces, with some victims dying as a result. The often-overlooked victimisation of boys and men was also noted, reflecting the severe psychological trauma endured.
The issue has gained renewed attention through a 2023 poetry collection, "Agonies" by Dimitra Dimitriou, which explores these atrocities from a literary and historical perspective. Survivors’ testimonies and contemporary newspaper reports from 1974 underscore the widespread suffering and the urgent need for justice and recognition to fight stigma and ensure healing for victims across Cyprus.
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