Tag: Womens rights

Cyprus parliament warns of ongoing failures in protecting women from violence

Cyprus November 25, 2025 at 14:26

Despite Cyprus adopting international conventions and strengthening domestic law—including the criminalisation of all forms of violence against women—the legal framework still shows enforcement gaps,...

Gisèle Pelicot case returns to court as survivor faces attacker

International October 8, 2025 at 16:34

A key moment in the ongoing Gisèle Pelicot case as France's mass rape victim is returning to court on Monday to face one of...

ON THIS DAY: Tennessee’s vote secured women’s suffrage (1920)

On this Day August 18, 2025 at 16:42

On this day in 1920, the US Constitution was changed forever as women's suffrage was secured, and it came down to the vote of...

Femicide in Chloraka highlights gender-based violence issue

Cyprus August 18, 2025 at 16:21

The femicide in Chloraka on Sunday, which also resulted in the injury of the victim’s underage child, “highlights in the harshest way the reality...

On this day: Helen Keller was born (1880)

On this Day June 27, 2025 at 14:20

On 27 June 1880, Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama- a figure who would go on to redefine perceptions of disability and become...

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Cyprus January 19, 2026 at 16:35

State coroner Dr Nikolas Charalambous conducted the legal autopsy...

Cyprus flu deaths reach 12

Health January 19, 2026 at 16:28

Cyprus recorded 12 flu-related deaths after the Health Ministry...

ON THIS DAY: Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year (2005)

On this Day January 19, 2026 at 16:24

Blue Monday: Why it feels heavy - and what...

Eight suspects wanted for axe and gun clash in Larnaca

Cyprus January 19, 2026 at 16:23

Eight suspects wanted by Police to assist investigations into...