Cyprus urges action on wartime sexual violence

Cyprus has called for stronger international action to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and end impunity for perpetrators, while highlighting the lasting impact of sexual violence during the 1974 Turkish invasion of the island.

Addressing a United Nations Security Council open debate on the women, peace and security agenda, Cyprus’ permanent representative to the UN, Maria Michael, said hundreds of women and girls, as well as men and boys, were subjected to sexual violence...