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Dec 11, 2018
With the assistance of the European Union, over 150,000 people from the ATU Gagauzia and Taraclia district have improved their living conditions
At least one social infrastructure facility was improved in each of those 40 communities from the ATU Gagauzia and Taraclia district. 63 small and medium enterprises were launched or developed, generating over 180 jobs. 7 inter-municipal waste management services were created in the region and 105 rural development projects were implemented through the European initiative LEADER. These are just some of the achievements of the “Support to Agriculture and Rural Development in ATU Gagauzia and Taraclia district” (SARD) Programme, financed by the European Union and implemented by UNDP. The results were presented today in Comrat, during the closing event for the SARD Programme, which operated for 3 years.
Dec 11, 2018
Chisinau’s inhabitants have chosen where solar trees will be installed
Photovoltaic trees will be installed on the pedestrian street and on Mircea cel Batran boulevard. These are the locations suggested and validated by Chisinau’s inhabitants, during several selection stages, and then approved by the Chisinau City Hall.
Dec 10, 2018
An exhibition presenting the clothes of women who survived sexual violence was launched at the State University of Moldova
The public exhibition “It’s not about what you wear” presents reconstructed clothes from nine women and adolescent girls from the Republic of Moldova that were abused or sexually harassed. The exhibition thus draws attention to the stereotypes of sexual violence that are present in our society, in order to combat them.
Dec 10, 2018
Fundraising Campaign: a center for assisting survivors of domestic violence will be established as an absolute first in Gagauzia region
Women from Gagauzia region suffering from domestic violence could benefit from counselling at a support center, first of this kind in the region, to be established soon. To complement the budget for the reconstruction of the building and equipment for the institution, the executive body from ATU Gagauzia and the United Nations Development Programme launched today a fundraising campaign.

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Stories

Dec 5, 2018
From where I stand: “We must fight this perception that what happens in the family remains in the family”
For Ina Grădinaru, a psychologist with a women’s centre in Moldova, her work with survivors of violence is much more than a job, it’s a social responsibility and her life mission.
Nov 19, 2018
EU support: An entrepreneur from Tiraspol produces eco-friendly twine for vineyard
Andrei Climenco is one of over 70 young people from both banks of the Nistru River who were awarded European grants in the amount of up to EUR 13,500 to start up or develop their businesses. Moreover, they also benefited from personal consultants’ services for 14 months, who helped them manage their businesses in an efficient way.
Oct 25, 2018
In Musaitu village, a local market was built with the support of the European Union
Every Thursday, people of Musaitu village in Taraclia district, populated mostly with Bulgarian ethnics, have a new meeting point, right in the heart of their small community – the agricultural market, recently inaugurated. This was possible thanks to European Union’s support, offered in the framework of the “Support for agriculture and rural development in ATU Gagauzia and Taraclia district” (SARD) Programme, implemented by the UNDP
Oct 12, 2018
Liza Mamaliga turns Moldovan honey into pots of gold
Moldovan entrepreneur Liza Mamaliga started her Dulce Plai honey company out of frustration.

Articles

Tehnologiile moderne au luat locul vechilor utilaje medicale în Serviciul medical al MAI Dec 4, 2018
Over 11,000 police officers performing their duties benefit from better conditions of diseases’ treatment and control, after endowment of the MAI Medical Service with cutting-edge medical equipment. This was possible thanks to a project implemented by UNDP, from financial resources allocated by the MIA, the MIA Medical Service and UNDP.
World AIDS Day Message 2018 - 1 December 2018 Nov 30, 2018
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first World AIDS Day. Thirty years of activism and solidarity under the banner of World AIDS Day. Thirty years of campaigning for universal access to life-saving services to treat and prevent HIV.
“Women survivors of violence are not only the victims. They possess solutions to this aggravated form of human rights violation” Nov 26, 2018
What do we know about Violence against Women in the world, and in the Moldovan society in particular? How does it actually affect the individuals and families, communities and the country, and the world? What was done and What can we do to stop this aggravated form of women’s human rights violations? These and other questions many individuals and organizations may ask as we approach the 16 days of activism against Gender-based violence.
Cristina, a survivor of domestic violence, is 24 and has never voted before Nov 6, 2018
At the Maternal Center in Caușeni, Cristina and Dumitru receive medical, psychological and legal support.

Secretary General Messages

MESSAGE FOR WORLD RADIO DAY
Radio reaches the widest audience in the world. In an era of dramatic advances in communications, radio retains its power to entertain, educate, inform and inspire. It can unite and empower communities, and give voice to the marginalized.
MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE
Both girls and boys have the potential to pursue their ambitions in science and mathematics, in school and at work. But systemic discrimination means women occupy less than 30 percent of research and development jobs worldwide. We need concerted, concrete efforts to overcome stereotypes and biases.
MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATONAL DAY OF COMMEMORATON IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST
Today we remember the six million Jewish men, women and children who perished in the Holocaust.
SECRETARY GENERAL'S MESSAGE: AN ALERT FOR THE WORLD
On New Year’s Day 2018, I am not issuing an appeal. I am issuing an alert - a red alert for our world. I urge leaders everywhere to make this New Year’s resolution: Narrow the gaps. Bridge the divides. Rebuild trust by bringing people together around common goals.