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

Tabled by Cecilia Strada

Removed: J Added: J. whereas it was Removed: mentioned Added: noted during the FEMM Committee mission to Cyprus that there Removed: was Added: is ongoing engagement with Removed: the Greek Orthodox Church as a societal actor Added: a broad range of societal actors, including religious institutions, civil society organisations, community groups and other stakeholders, contributing to the Removed: preservation of cultural identity and Added: 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 Removed: situation Added: status quo in Cyprus, following the events of 1974 that resulted in the occupation of the Removed: island; Added: island and with a view to achieving a comprehensive, just and viable solution on the agreed basis; whereas it was Removed: raised, in the context of the mission, that it shows Added: further highlighted during the mission that these actors demonstrate the capacity to respond with sensitivity and pragmatism in periods of acute social upheaval, Removed: with its Added: including through their commitment to promoting gender Removed: equality in this regard; Added: equality;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE785.181