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POGO: Authorities Must Protect the Complainant in the Nikos Sykas Case

Published January 7, 2026, 08:01
POGO: Authorities Must Protect the Complainant in the Nikos Sykas Case

POGO (Pan-Cypriot Women's Organization) stressed the need for immediate protection of the woman who reported MP Nikos Sykas. POGO Secretary-General Eleni Evagorou stated that the reporting process is difficult for women and that authorities must provide full support. The organization expresses solidarity with the complainant and calls for social support and protection of victims. Ms. Evagorou recalled a previous incident with sexist comments by Nikos Sykas at a DISY election rally and emphasized the need for prevention and awareness-raising regarding sexism.