Commissioner for Administration investigates abusive video involving a person with a disability

The Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights in Cyprus, Maria Stylianou-Lottidi, has formally requested an investigation into a viral video featuring the public humiliation of a young person with an intellectual disability. The footage, which circulated on social media, reportedly shows individuals mocking the victim and forcing them to display their genitals. Commissioner Stylianou-Lottidi has notified the Chief of Police, who confirmed that an active investigation into the matter is currently underway. In her official statement, the Commissioner condemned the act as a severe violation of human dignity and a form of exploitation that reinforces harmful stereotypes. She highlighted that such behavior constitutes a breach of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which mandates that the state take proactive measures to prevent abuse. The Commissioner has called for the exemplary punishment of those involved, emphasizing the need for zero tolerance regarding the maltreatment of vulnerable individuals. While the investigation proceeds, the Commissioner remains firm in her stance that the perpetrators must be held accountable for their actions.