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The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality
6.7.2026 B100333/2
Amendment 2
Cecilia Strada
on behalf of the S&D Group
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Recital C a (new)
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Ca. whereas the suffering caused by the events of 1974 and their aftermath, as well as in the context of previous intercommunal violence, affected women and girls from all communities in Cyprus, including Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot, Maronite, Armenian and Latin women, and their experiences of violence, displacement, loss and trauma deserve equal recognition, dignity and support;
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Amendment 3
Cecilia Strada
on behalf of the S&D Group
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Recital E
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E. whereas it is essential to recognise the systematic, organised, large-scale gender-based violence carried out by the Turkish military forces and the gender-based violence carried out by paramilitary extremist perpetrators;
E. whereas it is essential to recognise the systematic, organised, large-scale gender-based violence carried out by the Turkish military forces and the gender-based violence carried out by paramilitary extremist perpetrators on the island;
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Amendment 4
Cecilia Strada
on behalf of the S&D Group
Alice Kuhnke
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Recital I a (new)
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Ia. whereas widespread impunity for rape contributes to rape culture;
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Amendment 5
Cecilia Strada
on behalf of the S&D Group
Alice Kuhnke
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Recital I b (new)
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Ib. whereas recent and ongoing conflicts, including in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian Territory, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and other regions, demonstrate that sexual and gender-based violence continue to be deployed systematically against women and girls, as well as against LGBTIQ+ persons, as a tool of terror, collective punishment and demographic and social control;
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Amendment 6
Cecilia Strada
on behalf of the S&D Group
Alice Kuhnke
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Recital J
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J whereas it was mentioned during the FEMM Committee mission to Cyprus that there was ongoing engagement with the Greek Orthodox Church as a societal actor contributing to the preservation of cultural identity and dialogue in the context of the ongoing situation in Cyprus, following the events of 1974 that resulted in the occupation of the island; whereas it was raised, in the context of the mission, that it shows capacity to respond with sensitivity and pragmatism in periods of acute social upheaval, with its commitment to promoting gender equality in this regard;
J. whereas it was noted during the FEMM Committee mission to Cyprus that there is ongoing engagement with a broad range of societal actors, including religious institutions, civil society organisations, community groups and other stakeholders, contributing to the recognition of past crimes, reconciliation, and healing of past traumas, with respect for distinct cultural identities and the promotion of dialogue in the context of the ongoing status quo in Cyprus, following the events of 1974 that resulted in the occupation of the island and with a view to achieving a comprehensive, just and viable solution on the agreed basis; whereas it was further highlighted during the mission that these actors demonstrate the capacity to respond with sensitivity and pragmatism in periods of acute social upheaval, including through their commitment to promoting gender equality;
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Amendment 7
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Recital J
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J. whereas it was mentioned during the FEMM Committee mission to Cyprus that there was ongoing engagement with the Greek Orthodox Church as a societal actor contributing to the preservation of cultural identity and dialogue in the context of the ongoing situation in Cyprus, following the events of 1974 that resulted in the occupation of the island; whereas it was raised, in the context of the mission, that it shows capacity to respond with sensitivity and pragmatism in periods of acute social upheaval, with its commitment to promoting gender equality in this regard;
J. whereas it was mentioned during the FEMM mission to Cyprus that there was ongoing engagement with the Greek Orthodox Church as a societal actor contributing to the preservation of cultural identity and dialogue in the context of the ongoing situation in Cyprus, following the events of 1974 that resulted in the occupation of the island; whereas it was raised, in the context of the mission, that, along with other societal actors in both communities seeking to address the trauma of gender-based violence experienced by Cypriot women, it shows capacity to respond with sensitivity and pragmatism in periods of acute social upheaval, with its commitment to promoting gender equality in this regard;
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Amendment 8
Cecilia Strada
on behalf of the S&D Group
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. Stresses that all victims and survivors of violations committed in the context of the 1974 conflict and its aftermath, and in the context of previous intercommunal violence, are entitled to truth, justice, reparations and guarantees of non-repetition, and calls for such measures to be accessible, adequate, prompt and holistic for women and girls from all communities; stresses that accountability must not be used to fuel hatred and rejects any instrumentalisation of survivors’ suffering for populist nationalistic, racist, xenophobic or militaristic narratives;
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Amendment 9
Cecilia Strada
on behalf of the S&D Group
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Paragraph 5 a (new)
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5a. Affirms that the division of the island and the ongoing conflict perpetuate a climate of militarisation, nationalism and military spending that diverts resources away from key social policies aimed at promoting equality (care services, housing, healthcare, and shelters for victims of gender-based violence); considers that there will be no fair solution in Cyprus without far-reaching demilitarisation, full recognition of sexual violence as a war crime, and a leading role for women in shaping the island’s constitutional and economic future;
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Amendment 10
Cecilia Strada
on behalf of the S&D Group
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Paragraph 6
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6. Recognises the consequences of the forced displacement, including internal displacement, resulting from the invasion and ongoing occupation, and its enduring impact on first-, second- and third-generation Cypriots, particularly women and girls, who have been disproportionately affected; highlights that many have experienced the loss of homes, community networks and cultural continuity, as well as intergenerational trauma, identity fragmentation and persistent feelings of dislocation and non-belonging, compounded by gender inequalities and the specific social expectations placed upon women; emphasises that this needs to be addressed through targeted psychosocial support policies for victims and survivors;
6. Recognises the consequences of the forced displacement, including internal displacement, resulting from the invasion and ongoing occupation and from intercommunal violence affecting all Cypriot communities, and its enduring impact on first-, second-, and third- generation Cypriots, particularly women and girls, who have been disproportionately affected; highlights that many have experienced the loss of homes, community networks and cultural continuity, as well as intergenerational trauma, identity fragmentation and persistent feelings of dislocation and non-belonging, compounded by gender inequalities and the specific social expectations placed upon women; emphasises that this needs to be addressed through targeted psychosocial support policies for victims and survivors;
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Amendment 11
Cecilia Strada
on behalf of the S&D Group
Alice Kuhnke
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Irene Montero, Giorgos Georgiou
on behalf of The Left Group
Motion for a resolution B100333/2026
Committee on Women’s Rights and 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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Paragraph 9
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9. Calls on the Member States to ensure that survivors of rape have full access to medical services, such as clinical management of rape and the provision of high-quality health services;
9. Calls on the Member States to ensure that survivors of rape have access to the full range of sexual and reproductive health and rights services, particularly emergency contraception, post-exposure prophylaxis, treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and HPV testing, safe and legal abortion services and maternity care, as part of the clinical management of rape;
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