Tag: human rights

1974: EU resolution to support affected women and girls

A resolution has been approved by the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, focusing on the long-term impact of the 1974...

The girl who said no – and why Cyprus should pay attention

By Christopher Smart The alleged honour killing of Iraqi teenager Kawthar Bashar al-Husayjawi after she refused a forced marriage is more than a distant tragedy....

Death penalty executions hit highest level since 1981

Sharp global rise in executions Death penalty executions worldwide increased sharply in 2025, reaching their highest level since 1981, according to Amnesty International’s annual report...

Woman denied maternity leave after having child through surrogate mother

The Supreme Court has overturned a first-instance ruling that had found in favour of a woman who was claiming maternity allowance after having a...

Palestinians face death penalty under new Israeli law

Israel’s parliament has passed a law making the death penalty the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly terror attacks. The bill passed its...

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G7 tells Iran to stop arming Houthis in Yemen with weapons

Iran must "end its arming of and support" for...

Paphos: Father pleaded guilty to spare family lengthy trial over toddler’s death

Joshua Foster, 37, was arrested hours after his son...

What is the UN General Assembly and what does it mean for Cyprus?

The United Nations General Assembly is bringing world leaders...
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