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DISY condemns humiliation video of disabled individual, calls for zero tolerance.

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The Democratic Party of Cyprus (DISY) expressed strong condemnation regarding a TikTok video that humiliates a person with Down syndrome.
The Disability Protection Committee criticized authorities for inadequate investigation of the incident, reported to have occurred on July 1.
The committee emphasized that public humiliation and exploitation of vulnerable individuals should not be tolerated in a society that respects human rights.
DISY called for a swift and thorough investigation into the incident, asserting that such behavior undermines the dignity of individuals.
The involvement of the TikTok platform in disseminating the video has raised significant public outcry.

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A video circulating on TikTok has sparked widespread outrage after it depicts an individual with Down syndrome being publicly humiliated. The Cyprus Mental Disability Advocacy Committee (ΕΠΑΝΑ) expressed strong discontent over the handling of the situation, highlighting that despite an early report of the incident, it has not been sufficiently investigated. The Committee emphasized that such acts of ridicule, exploitation, and humiliation of vulnerable individuals are unacceptable in a society that respects human rights.

Political body ΔΗΣΥ also condemned the incident, stating that behaviors impacting the rights and dignity of others have no place in society. They called for a swift and thorough investigation into the matter, reflecting a broader call for accountability in cases of discrimination and mistreatment of individuals with disabilities. The committee's and political leaders' responses indicate a larger societal concern regarding the treatment of marginalized groups and the need for zero tolerance for such egregious actions.

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