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HP-TCEK demands government action on violence against women

gender equality violence against women femicide public safety legislative reform

The People's Party Gender Equality Committee (HP-TCEK) has formally requested information from the Prime Minister regarding the specific measures and budget allocated to protect women from violence. The committee highlighted that while previous achievements include the establishment of a Gender Equality Department and specialized police units, further action is required to ensure effective implementation and coordination.

Citing 2025 data from the TRNC Statistics Department, the committee noted that physical assault constitutes 43.8 percent of crimes against women. HP-TCEK is proposing a comprehensive action plan that includes a joint risk assessment and case tracking system involving police, social services, and health departments to identify high-risk cases early.

Concurrently, recent incidents of femicide have sparked significant public concern. Citizens have expressed a need for improved state protection, increased access to shelters, and more deterrent legal penalties. Public discourse emphasizes the importance of education and economic stability in preventing domestic violence and addressing the rising trend of such crimes.

Entities

People's Party Gender Equality Committee · TRNC Statistics Department · Ünal Üstel

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] According to 2025 data from the TRNC Statistics Department, physical assault accounts for 43.8 percent of recorded crimes against women. giynikgazetesi.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The committee is calling for a joint risk assessment and case tracking system between police, social services, and health units. giynikgazetesi.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The People's Party Gender Equality Committee (HP-TCEK) has formally questioned the Prime Minister regarding specific regulations to protect women from violence. giynikgazetesi.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Public sentiment indicates growing anxiety and calls for more effective measures, including education, state protection, and deterrent legal sanctions, following recent femicides. sondakikakibris.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com

Sources

‘Önlem alınmalı’ [sondakikakibris.com]
HP, kadını koruma adımlarını sordu [giynikgazetesi.com]
‘Önlem alınmalı’ [www.diyaloggazetesi.com]