The European Parliament recognized, for the first time, the women & girls of Cyprus as victims of the crimes committed during the 1974 Turkish invasion

• The resolution, sponsored by New Democracy and European People’s Party (EPP) MEP Eleonora Meleti, was adopted with 575 votes in favor and only 33 against, marking a decision of significant historical and political importance.
• The European Parliament’s decision follows a study and fact-finding mission conducted by the FEMM Commit