Ukrainians in Cyprus appeal to the country’s parliament to recognise the Holodomor as genocide

The Community of Ukrainian-Cypriot Friendship sent an open letter to the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus on November 22, 2024, requesting that the Holodomor of 1932–1933 be recognised as genocide of the Ukrainian people. This step is part of a large-scale international campaign to ensure historical justice.

The National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide provided consultations for the creation of such an appeal, to which the Ukrainian-Cypriot Friendship Society addressed a corresponding request.

The appeal, signed by the community head, Kseniia Mukhortova, is addressed to the Speaker of the Cypriot Parliament, Annita Demetriou, and all members of the country’s legislative body. The document highlights the tragic events of the Holodomor, its consequences and significance for the Ukrainian people, and its parallels with current Russian crimes on the territory of Ukraine.

“We call on you, as representatives of parliament, to stand on the side of the Ukrainian people, who have been resisting Soviet-Russian pressure for centuries. Recognise the Holodomor as genocide. Past injustices must be called by their proper names so that modern crimes can be stopped,” the appeal states.

The recognition of the Holodomor as genocide by the Parliament of Cyprus will be a crucial political and moral gesture that will confirm Cyprus’ commitment to democratic values. It will also be a signal of support for Ukrainians in their fight against current Russian aggression, the initiators of the open appeal emphasise.

We are sincerely grateful to the Community of Ukrainian-Cypriot Friendship Society for its concern and desire to restore historical justice. We are convinced that the persistent position of civil society can become a driving force in the cause of the triumph of truth and support for Ukrainians in their fight against current Russian aggression.