Cyprus
Cyprus
Women in Cyprus face few opportunities for public participation, low levels of political representation and educational achievement, high levels of sexual violence, and consistent obstruction of reproductive rights.
Strict traditional gender roles continue to subjugate women in Cyprus, contributing to the devastatingly low conviction rates for sexual violence crimes, and few services for survivors.
Based on the work of NGOWG members and their partners, the NGOWG advocates for full inclusion of women as full and equal partners in the continuing efforts to resolve long-standing disputes between Turkey and Greece, as well as encouraging Cyprus to develop a national action plan in accordance with Resolution 1325.
Current and Past Recommendations to the UN Security Council (Monthly Action Points)
Cyprus (July 2015)
The Security Council is expected to consider the report of the Secretary-General and renew the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). The Council should support efforts to ensure women’s full and meaningful participation in ongoing negotiations by including specific language in the UNFICYP mandate to this effect and by strengthening references to the participation of civil society in the peace process (S/RES/2114, OP 3(d)). Further, all relevant UN offices in Cyprus should support the inclusion of women as full participants in the peace processes and ensure the integration of a gender perspective throughout the process.
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