Seeking Justice for Cyprus

On July 8, 2026, the European Parliament will host a crucial press conference addressing the enduring impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus on women and girls. This event, scheduled at 16:00 CEST, will feature Eleonora Meleti, a leading Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Greece, discussing the draft resolution aimed at enhancing accountability and support for survivors.

The resolution, which will be voted on the same day, seeks to acknowledge and address the long-term effects faced by women and girls due to the historical conflict. The press conference will take place in the Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, with provisions for interpretation in multiple languages including English, French, German, and Greek.

For those unable to attend in person, the European Parliament has arranged for the conference to be webstreamed live. Additionally, remote participation is facilitated through the platform Interactio for journalists wishing to engage and pose questions from afar. This initiative highlights the ongoing efforts of the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality to foreground issues impacting women on a global scale.