UN Blocks Film Screening in Deryneia
January 9, 2026
The United Nations blocked the screening of the film "Women Return" scheduled for Deryneia. The Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association and the Association of Cypriots express concern over this decision, viewing it as a violation of fundamental rights. The film contains significant archival material related to the women's movement in 1975. The organizations condemn the ban as illegal and call for respect for human rights. They also denounce politically motivated restrictions on cultural events.