This complaint register form has been created as a part of the "EMBRACE: Rights for Reconciliation" Project, which is currently being implemented by the Cyprus Peace and Dialogue Center (CPDC) and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Law, Alternative, and Innovative Methods (ICLAIM) since March 28, 2023. The project, funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, aims to work bi-communally to address the ways in which the ongoing Cyprus problem exacerbates discriminatory human rights violations on both sides of the divide. The objective of the research project is to support the efforts to reunify the island, highlighting one of the main disadvantages of the status quo caused by continued partition. Moreover, while pursuing this goal bi-communally, it will serve as a trust-building mechanism that enhances the cultural competence capacity of the participants, instilling more trust between communities, and thus supporting the EU's values of dialogue, cooperation, and a rights-based approach. Beyond the targeted legal aid for victims, the project will consist of anti-racist training for civil servants in relevant services across Cyprus, best practice sharing with other human rights civil society organizations in Cyprus, and established trust-building workshops for CSOs. Additionally, a publicly held session will be conducted to share the results.

About The Project

Please read carefully before proceeding to the complaint register form

• This is a complaint register form for human rights violations that occur in the whole island of Cyprus. The complaint register form is separated in a number of sections and takes approximately 5-10 mins to be completed. If you, or someone unwilling or unable to complete the form on his/her/their own, believes to be the victim of a human rights violation, please proceed and complete the form. The project team reserves the right to handle your complaint in any way we see appropriate and always within the confines of data protection rules.

• Please note that we are looking for human rights violations that have been exacerbated and/or caused by the Cyprus conflict and/or have a bicommunal element, so please bear this in mind when you complete the complaint register form.

• You are kindly informed that the complaint register form is provided in one of the following languages (English, Turkish or Greek).

• Anonymous complaints are admissible. A complainant may remain anonymous but you are strongly recommended to submit your or alleged victim's name and contact information so that we can take the matter further.

• The use of abusive or insulting language is not tolerated under any circumstances. Shall you make use of strong language you risk your complaint being disregarded altogether by the project team. Depending on the severity, the project team retains the right to take further measures.

Data Privacy Disclaimer:

We take data privacy and the protection of your personal information very seriously. We are committed to respecting privacy when dealing with personal information collected under our project, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (the “GDPR”). As an online reporting platform for human rights violation victims, we are committed to ensuring that your data is handled with utmost care and in accordance with relevant data protection laws. By using our platform, you acknowledge and agree to the following data privacy principles:

• Data Collection: We only collect necessary personal information to facilitate your reporting and provide our services effectively. This may include your name, contact information, and details related to the human rights violation you are reporting. The data collected may be used as part of a policy statement on specific areas of the law, as part of a research paper and report and finally it will be assessed as part of a potential strategic litigation on specific areas of the law. In case your data is intended for the purposes of strategic litigation our team will contact you for further authorization and obtaining your consent on the matter.

• Consent: Your consent is paramount to us. By using our platform and submitting your information, you expressly consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data as outlined in this privacy disclaimer.

• Secure Storage: We strive to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Your information is stored on secure servers with restricted access.

• Data Usage: Your personal information will be used solely for the purpose of addressing your report and providing assistance. We will not share your data with any third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law.

• Confidentiality: Our team is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of all reported cases, unless required to disclose information by law.

• Retention Period: We will retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law and in any event not for more than 2 years.

• Right to Withdraw: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time to the continued processing of the personal data that you have provided to us by contacting us at the email provided at the end of this section.

• Third-Party Links: Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.

• Minors' Privacy: Our platform is not intended for use by minors . We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided their information to us, please contact us immediately to have it removed.

• Updates: This data privacy disclaimer may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this disclaimer regularly.

• By using the online reporting platform of the project EMBRACE: Rights for Reconciliation, you signify your understanding and acceptance of this data privacy disclaimer. If you have any questions or concerns about your data or privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us at cpdc.communication@gmail.com . Your trust and confidence in our platform are essential to us as we strive to support victims of human rights violations.

• Last updated: 15 November 2023

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Complaint Register Form

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+90 (392) 228 4330

Address

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